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vergelten — meaning in English

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English meaning

requite verb To pay off a debt, or to reward someone for a favor or service they gave.

Senses

vergelten is used for these senses in English:

pay back (figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.
requite To retaliate or seek revenge against (someone) for an insult, a wrong, etc.; also (reflexive, rare) , to seek revenge for (oneself).

requite — full definition

verb To pay off a debt, or to reward someone for a favor or service they gave.
verb To give someone a reward or payment in return for a favor or service they did for you.
verb To feel and show the same affection that someone has shown toward you.
verb To give or do something back in return for what someone has given or done.

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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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