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bogeyman in Dutch

bogeyman in Dutch is boeman, bietebauw — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

bogeyman in Dutch

boeman
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
bietebauw
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

What does "bogeyman" mean?

  1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
    "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep."
  2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
    "Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support."
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bogeyman in a sentence

  • Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep.
  • Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support.

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What is "bogeyman" in Dutch?

"bogeyman" in Dutch is boeman, bietebauw. bogeyman means: An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

How do you use "bogeyman" in a sentence?

Example: "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep." In Dutch, "bogeyman" is boeman, bietebauw.

Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "bogeyman": boeman, bietebauw.

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