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sich ziemen — meaning in English

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English meaning

beseem verb Usually with a word such as 'ill' or 'well', to seem or look a certain way to someone.

Senses

sich ziemen is used for these senses in English:

behove (transitive, formal) To befit, to suit.
beseem Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
beseem Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).

beseem — full definition

verb Usually with a word such as 'ill' or 'well', to seem or look a certain way to someone.
verb To be suitable or fitting for someone or something.

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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

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