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zögernd — meaning in English

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English meaning

dilatory adj Deliberately slow, in order to delay a decision or gain more time.
reluctant adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.

Senses

zögernd is used for these senses in English:

dilatory Slow or tardy.
haltingly In a halting or limping manner; full of pauses or hesitation.
tentative Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

dilatory — full definition

adj Deliberately slow, in order to delay a decision or gain more time.
adj Slow to act, or slow in getting things done.

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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

aufschiebend dilatorisch verspätet langsam widerwillig widerstrebend vorläufig Probe Versuch experimentell probierend provisorisch