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weg sein — meaning in English

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English meaning

take off phrasal verb To leave the ground and begin flying, as an aircraft or bird does.

Senses

weg sein is used for these senses in English:

take off (intransitive) To depart.
zonk out (slang) To fall suddenly into a very deep sleep.

take off — full definition

phrasal verb To leave the ground and begin flying, as an aircraft or bird does.
phrasal verb To remove a piece of clothing or something attached.
phrasal verb To suddenly become popular or successful.
phrasal verb To leave a place suddenly, often without explanation; also, to have a period away from work.

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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”.

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