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stammeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

hesitate verb To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
stammer verb To speak with involuntary repetitions or pauses, unable to get words out smoothly.

Senses

stammeln is used for these senses in English:

hesitate (intransitive) To stammer; to falter in speaking.
stammer (transitive) To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

stammer — full definition

verb To speak with involuntary repetitions or pauses, unable to get words out smoothly.
noun A speech pattern marked by involuntary repeated sounds or blocked words.

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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”.

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