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ynkelig — meaning in English

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English meaning

pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
puny adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

Senses

ynkelig is used for these senses in English:

puny Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

pathetic — full definition

adj Arousing pity or sadness.
adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.

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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 Norwegian words

patetisk