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cadere in catalessi — meaning in English

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English meaning

nod verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

Senses

cadere in catalessi is used for these senses in English:

nod (intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
nod off (idiomatic, intransitive) To fall asleep, especially unintentionally.

nod — full definition

verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
noun A brief mention or reference to something.

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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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