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der Nabel  navel, belly button, (med.) umbilicus
die Nabelschau (Nabelschau betreiben)  navel-gazing, self-absorption (be wrapped up in oneself, be fixated on oneself)

Man kann vielleicht eine Zeitlang ungestraft Nabelschau betreiben, aber dann...
One can perhaps remain fixated on oneself for a time without paying a price, but then...

RELATED: die Nabelschnur umbilical cord

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