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schwächeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

falter verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
weaken verb To make something less strong.

Senses

schwächeln is used for these senses in English:

falter To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
weaken (intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.

falter — full definition

verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
verb To stumble or move unsteadily.

weaken — full definition

verb To make something less strong.
verb To become less strong.

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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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