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pijnlijk — meaning in English

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English meaning

grievous adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
sore adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.

Senses

pijnlijk is used for these senses in English:

fretty (colloquial) Inflamed, like a sore.
grievous Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
sore Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

sore — full definition

adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
adj Informal: annoyed, upset, or resentful about something.
noun A patch of injured, infected, or inflamed skin.

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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

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