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zappelig — meaning in English

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English meaning

antsy adj Restless, fidgety, and unable to sit still, often from impatience or nerves.
jittery adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.

Senses

zappelig is used for these senses in English:

antsy (slang) Restless, apprehensive and fidgety.
jittery nervy, jumpy, on edge

jittery — full definition

adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.
adj Showing unwanted small, rapid variations, especially in an electronic signal or image.

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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

nervös hibbelig kribbelig aufgeregt unruhig