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sova — meaning in English

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English meaning

beating noun The act of repeatedly striking someone or something.
kneading noun The action of pressing and folding dough, or something similar, with the hands.
spanking noun A punishment involving smacking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks.

Senses

sova is used for these senses in English:

beating The pulsation of the heart.
kneading The process by which something is kneaded.
spanking (uncountable) A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.

beating — full definition

noun The act of repeatedly striking someone or something.
noun A heavy defeat.
noun The regular pulsing of the heart.

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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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