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straucheln — meaning in English

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English meaning

falter verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
flounder verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

Senses

straucheln is used for these senses in English:

falter To stumble.
flounder (intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.

falter — full definition

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

flounder — full definition

verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
noun A type of flatfish found in shallow coastal waters.

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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.

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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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