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
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
ondernemerszin
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
levenslust
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.
What does "gumption" mean?
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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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