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porträtieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

portray verb To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.

Senses

porträtieren is used for these senses in English:

portray To paint or draw the likeness of.
portray (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.

portray — full definition

verb To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
verb To describe or depict in words.

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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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