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elände — meaning in English

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English meaning

adversity noun Difficult or unfortunate circumstances; hardship.
misery noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
squalor noun A filthy, degraded state, especially caused by poverty or neglect.

Senses

elände is used for these senses in English:

adversity (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
misery Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
misery (Extreme) poverty.
squalor Filthiness and degradation, as from neglect or poverty

misery — full definition

noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
noun Something that causes great unhappiness, such as hardship or poverty.

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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 Swedish words

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