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förrädare — meaning in English

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English meaning

rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
traitor noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.

Senses

förrädare is used for these senses in English:

rat (informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
traitor (by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.

rat — full definition

noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.

traitor — full definition

noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
noun Someone who betrays a friend, group, or confidence more generally.

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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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