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verkuppeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

matchmake verb To carry out matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.
pander verb To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.

Senses

verkuppeln is used for these senses in English:

matchmake To do matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.
pander (intransitive) To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

pander — full definition

verb To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.
noun A person who arranges illicit sexual liaisons for others; a pimp.

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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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