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nostalgisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

nostalgic adj Feeling or expressing nostalgia; longing for the past.
wistful adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

Senses

nostalgisch is used for these senses in English:

nostalgic Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
wistful Full of longing or yearning.

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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

Nostalgiker Nostalgikerin wehmütig sehnsuchtsvoll melancholisch schwermütig