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zäh — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chewy adj Needing a lot of chewing; having a tough, elastic texture.
  • dogged adj Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
  • sullen adjective Gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered.
  • tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.
  • tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

Senses

zäh is used for these senses in English:

  • chewy Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.
  • dogged stubbornly persevering, steadfast
  • sullen Sluggish; slow.
  • tenacious Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

Related German words