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vaken — meaning in English

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English meaning

alert adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
awake adj Not asleep; conscious.
nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.

Senses

vaken is used for these senses in English:

alert Attentive; awake; on guard.
nimble Quickwitted and alert.

alert — full definition

adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
noun A warning or notification about something that needs attention.
verb To warn someone about something.

awake — full definition

adj Not asleep; conscious.
verb To stop sleeping, or to wake someone else up.

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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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