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hauchdünn — meaning in English

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English meaning

flimsy adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
gauzy adj Thin, light and see-through, like gauze fabric.
sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.

Senses

hauchdünn is used for these senses in English:

sheer (textiles) Very thin or transparent.

flimsy — full definition

adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
adj Unconvincing or weak, especially describing an argument or excuse.

gauzy — full definition

adj Thin, light and see-through, like gauze fabric.
adj Faint and misty in appearance.
adj Hard to pin down or describe clearly.
adj Softly romantic and full of warm feeling.

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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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