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verzweifachen — meaning in English

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English meaning

double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.

Senses

verzweifachen is used for these senses in English:

double (transitive) To multiply by two.
double (intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.

double — full definition

adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
verb To make or become twice as large.
noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.

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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

doppelt Doppelspiel doppel- doppellagig zweilagig gefüllt kontra- Doppelgänger Double Doppelte Doppelter verdoppeln