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versäumen — meaning in English

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English meaning

neglect verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

Senses

versäumen is used for these senses in English:

neglect (transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
neglect (transitive) To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

neglect — full definition

verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
noun A lack of proper care or attention.

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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

Vernachlässigung Nachlässigkeit vernachlässigen hintanstellen missachten unterlassen verabsäumen außer Acht lassen ausblenden ausklammern außer Betracht lassen benachteiligen