gossip in Dutch
gossip in Dutch is roddelaar, roddelaarster, achterklap — gossip means casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
gossip in Dutch
roddelaar
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
roddelaarster
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
achterklap
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
roddel
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
geroddel
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
roddelaar
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
kletspraatje
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
roddelaarster
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
roddelen
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
kletsen
(intransitive) To talk idly.
babbelen
(intransitive) To talk idly.
zeveren
(intransitive) To talk idly.
zwetsen
(intransitive) To talk idly.
What does "gossip" mean?
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noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
"The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger."
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noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
"He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him."
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verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
"They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour."
gossip in a sentence
- The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger.
- She never believes gossip without checking the facts.
- He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him.
- They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gossip" in Dutch?
"gossip" in Dutch is roddelaar, roddelaarster, achterklap. gossip means: Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
How do you use "gossip" in a sentence?
Example: "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger." In Dutch, "gossip" is roddelaar, roddelaarster, achterklap.
Are there other ways to say "gossip" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "gossip": roddelaar, roddelaarster, achterklap, roddel, geroddel, kletspraatje.
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