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verkwanselen — meaning in English

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English meaning

forfeit verb To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.
squander verb To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.

Senses

verkwanselen is used for these senses in English:

forfeit To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
squander To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

forfeit — full definition

verb To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.
noun Something lost or given up as a penalty.

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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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