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gumption in Dutch

gumption in Dutch is gewiekstheid, ondernemerszin, levenslust — gumption means practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.

gumption in Dutch

gewiekstheid
noun
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
ondernemerszin
noun
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
levenslust
noun
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.

What does "gumption" mean?

  1. noun Practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.
    "It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings."
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gumption in a sentence

  • It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings.
  • She showed a lot of gumption fixing the leak herself instead of waiting for a plumber.

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What is "gumption" in Dutch?

"gumption" in Dutch is gewiekstheid, ondernemerszin, levenslust. gumption means: Practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.

How do you use "gumption" in a sentence?

Example: "It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings." In Dutch, "gumption" is gewiekstheid, ondernemerszin, levenslust.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "gumption": gewiekstheid, ondernemerszin, levenslust.

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