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con in Dutch

con in Dutch is nadeel, voor- en nadelen, een veroordeelde — con means a dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.

con in Dutch

nadeel
noun
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
voor- en nadelen
noun
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
een veroordeelde
noun
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
een veroordeelde crimineel
noun
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
fraude
noun
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
fraudeur
noun
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
bedriegen
verb
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.

What does "con" mean?

  1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
    "The whole investment offer turned out to be a con."
  2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
    "She conned an elderly couple out of thousands of pounds."
  3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
    "Every job has its pros and cons."
  4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
    "The film follows an ex-con trying to go straight."
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con in a sentence

  • The whole investment offer turned out to be a con.
  • He fell for a con and lost his savings.
  • She conned an elderly couple out of thousands of pounds.
  • Every job has its pros and cons.

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What is "con" in Dutch?

"con" in Dutch is nadeel, voor- en nadelen, een veroordeelde. con means: A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.

How do you use "con" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole investment offer turned out to be a con." In Dutch, "con" is nadeel, voor- en nadelen, een veroordeelde.

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

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "con": nadeel, voor- en nadelen, een veroordeelde, een veroordeelde crimineel, fraude, fraudeur.

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