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zurückzahlen — meaning in English

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English meaning

acquit verb To decide in court that someone is not guilty.

Senses

zurückzahlen is used for these senses in English:

acquit (transitive) to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge. [with of or (formerly) from]
pay back (figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.
pay off (transitive) To pay back; to repay.

acquit — full definition

verb To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
verb To pay off or settle something owed, such as a debt.
verb To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
verb To behave in a particular way, especially in carrying out a task.

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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

freisprechen für unschuldig erklären befreien degagieren entbinden entlassen erlassen abzahlen begleichen bereinigen entledigen reinigen