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zerfetzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

rip verb To tear something apart quickly and forcefully.
shred noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.

Senses

zerfetzen is used for these senses in English:

rip (intransitive) To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
shred To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.

rip — full definition

verb To tear something apart quickly and forcefully.
noun A torn place in fabric or material.
verb (informal) To copy digital audio or video from a disc onto a computer.

shred — full definition

noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.
verb To cut or tear something into narrow strips or small pieces.

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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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