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παρα- — meaning in English

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English meaning

para noun A former small unit of currency used in parts of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, and the Balkans.
sub noun A submarine (informal shortening).

Senses

παρα- is used for these senses in English:

para- above, over
sub- Subsidiary, secondary.

sub — full definition

noun A submarine (informal shortening).
noun A substitute, especially a teacher or sports player standing in for another.
verb To act as a substitute for someone.
verb To replace one player with another during a game.

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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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