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säumig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • belated adj Happening later than it should have, or after the expected or proper time.
  • careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
  • delinquent noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
  • tardy adj Arriving or happening later than expected; late.

Senses

säumig is used for these senses in English:

  • belated Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
  • careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
  • delinquent Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
  • tardy Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.

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