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boost in Dutch

boost in Dutch is duwtje, duwtje in de rug, zetje — boost means something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.

boost in Dutch

duwtje
noun
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
duwtje in de rug
noun
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
zetje
noun
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
jatten
verb
(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost.
ontvreemden
verb
(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost.
stelen
verb
(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost.

What does "boost" mean?

  1. noun Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
    "Winning the small contract gave her confidence a huge boost."
  2. verb To help increase or improve something.
    "The discount was meant to boost sales before the holidays."
  3. verb To start a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables (informal).
    "Can you boost my car? The battery's completely flat."
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boost in a sentence

  • Winning the small contract gave her confidence a huge boost.
  • The discount was meant to boost sales before the holidays.
  • A good night's sleep can boost your concentration the next day.
  • Can you boost my car? The battery's completely flat.

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What is "boost" in Dutch?

"boost" in Dutch is duwtje, duwtje in de rug, zetje. boost means: Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.

How do you use "boost" in a sentence?

Example: "Winning the small contract gave her confidence a huge boost." In Dutch, "boost" is duwtje, duwtje in de rug, zetje.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "boost": duwtje, duwtje in de rug, zetje, jatten, ontvreemden, stelen.

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