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zaghaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

zaghaft is used for these senses in English:

diffidently In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
tentative Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

tentative — full definition

adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
adjective Hesitant or cautious, as if unsure or testing the waters.

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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

vorsichtig behutsam schüchtern mutlos feige furchtsam vorläufig Probe Versuch experimentell probierend provisorisch