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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.

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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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