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vreesachtig — meaning in English

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English meaning

eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.

Senses

vreesachtig is used for these senses in English:

eerie (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
fearful Tending to fear; timid.

fearful — full definition

adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
adj Causing fear; terrifying.
adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

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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

angstaanjagend griezelig vreemd schuw verlegen angstig bang