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griesgrämig — meaning in English

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English meaning

dour adjective Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
sullen adjective Gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered.
surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.

Senses

griesgrämig is used for these senses in English:

curmudgeonly Characteristic of a curmudgeon; churlish.
dour Stern, harsh and forbidding.
sullen Gloomy; dismal; foreboding.
surly Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

dour — full definition

adjective Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
adjective Gloomy or grim.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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