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sürünmek — meaning in English

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English meaning

grovel verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

sürünmek is used for these senses in English:

grovel (intransitive) To be slavishly nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something.
languish (intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]

grovel — full definition

verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.

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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 Turkish words

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