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eat one's words in Dutch

eat one's words in Dutch is zijn woorden innemen, zijn woorden terugnemen.

eat one's words in Dutch

zijn woorden innemen

verb

(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

zijn woorden terugnemen

verb

(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

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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”.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eat one's words" in Dutch?

"eat one's words" in Dutch is zijn woorden innemen, zijn woorden terugnemen.

Are there other ways to say "eat one's words" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "eat one's words": zijn woorden innemen, zijn woorden terugnemen.

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