covet in Dutch
covet in Dutch is begeren, verlangen, hunkeren — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
covet in Dutch
begeren
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
verlangen
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
hunkeren
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
smachten
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
begeren
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
lonken
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
lusten
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.
smachten
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.
What does "covet" mean?
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verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
"He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence
- He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
- She had long coveted a corner office with a view.
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What is "covet" in Dutch?
"covet" in Dutch is begeren, verlangen, hunkeren. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
How do you use "covet" in a sentence?
Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In Dutch, "covet" is begeren, verlangen, hunkeren.
Are there other ways to say "covet" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "covet": begeren, verlangen, hunkeren, smachten, lonken, lusten.
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