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förtvina — meaning in English

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English meaning

dwindle verb To become steadily smaller, fewer or weaker over time.
wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

förtvina is used for these senses in English:

dwindle (intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.
wither (intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

wither — full definition

verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or importance.

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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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