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verdrietig — meaning in English

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English meaning

sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
sorrowful adj Feeling or showing deep sadness.

Senses

verdrietig is used for these senses in English:

sad Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
sorrowful exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)

sad — full definition

adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
adj Causing sorrow; regrettable.
adj Informal: pathetic or of poor quality.

sorrowful — full definition

adj Feeling or showing deep sadness.
adj Causing sadness or grief.

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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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