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hiccup in Dutch

hiccup in Dutch is hik, tegenvaller, hikken — hiccup means an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

hiccup in Dutch

hik
noun
A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
tegenvaller
noun
(informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
hikken
verb
(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

What does "hiccup" mean?

  1. noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
    "He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast."
  2. noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
    "There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly."
  3. verb To make the sound of a hiccup.
    "She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment."

hiccup in a sentence

  • He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast.
  • There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly.
  • The launch went well apart from a small technical hiccup.
  • She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hiccup" in Dutch?

"hiccup" in Dutch is hik, tegenvaller, hikken. hiccup means: An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

How do you use "hiccup" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast." In Dutch, "hiccup" is hik, tegenvaller, hikken.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "hiccup": hik, tegenvaller, hikken.

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