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motzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

bellyache noun A pain in the stomach.
moan noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.

Senses

motzen is used for these senses in English:

bellyache (informal, figurative, intransitive) To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.
moan (intransitive, colloquial) To complain; to grumble. [from 20th c.]

bellyache — full definition

noun A pain in the stomach.
verb To complain persistently about minor things.

moan — full definition

noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
verb To make such a sound.
verb To complain, especially persistently or about small things.

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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”.

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