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zetje — meaning in English

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English meaning

boost noun Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
nudge verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

Senses

zetje is used for these senses in English:

boost A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
nudge A gentle push.

boost — full definition

noun Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
verb To help increase or improve something.
verb To start a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables (informal).

nudge — full definition

verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
noun A gentle push or prompt.

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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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