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kust — meaning in English

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English meaning

coast noun The land bordering the sea.
littoral adj Connected with the coast, especially the area near the sea.
shore noun The land bordering a sea, lake, or other large body of water.

Senses

kust is used for these senses in English:

coast The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]
littoral A shore.
shore (from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

coast — full definition

noun The land bordering the sea.
verb To move forward without applying power, relying on existing momentum.
verb To achieve something with minimal effort.

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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 Dutch words

kustlijn zeekust zeekant kust- litoraal kustgebied kuststreek oever