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boskap — meaning in English

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English meaning

cattle noun Domesticated cows and bulls raised for milk, meat, or labor.
livestock noun Animals kept on a farm, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, raised for food, labor, or other products.

Senses

boskap is used for these senses in English:

cattle Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or goats. Also rarely applied to horses.
cattle (pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.
livestock Farm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation.

cattle — full definition

noun Domesticated cows and bulls raised for milk, meat, or labor.
noun People treated as an undifferentiated, disposable mass rather than individuals.

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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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