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verlöschen — meaning in English

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English meaning

quench verb To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.

Senses

verlöschen is used for these senses in English:

go out To be turned off or extinguished.
quench (transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

quench — full definition

verb To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
verb To put out a fire or extinguish a flame.
verb To rapidly cool hot metal by plunging it into water or oil.

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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

ausgehen hinausgehen herausgehen aussterben erlöschen löschen stillen auslöschen ablöschen abschrecken abkühlen quenchen