bourgeois in Dutch

bourgeois in Dutch is burgerlijk, borgis, bourgeois — bourgeois means relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.

bourgeois in Dutch

burgerlijk

adj

(Marxism) Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually, _, pejorative) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.

borgis

noun

(printing, dated) A size of type between brevier and long primer, standardized as 9-point.

bourgeois

noun

(printing, dated) A size of type between brevier and long primer, standardized as 9-point.

burgeois

noun

(printing, dated) A size of type between brevier and long primer, standardized as 9-point.

What does "bourgeois" mean?

adj Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
"She dismissed the whole idea as a bourgeois obsession with property."
noun A member of the middle or property-owning class.
"The novel follows a wealthy bourgeois family in 19th-century Paris."

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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”.

bourgeois in a sentence

She dismissed the whole idea as a bourgeois obsession with property.
The novel follows a wealthy bourgeois family in 19th-century Paris.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bourgeois" in Dutch?

"bourgeois" in Dutch is burgerlijk, borgis, bourgeois. bourgeois means: Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.

How do you use "bourgeois" in a sentence?

Example: "She dismissed the whole idea as a bourgeois obsession with property." In Dutch, "bourgeois" is burgerlijk, borgis, bourgeois.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "bourgeois": burgerlijk, borgis, bourgeois, burgeois.

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