hoodoo in Dutch

hoodoo in Dutch is aardpijler, aardpiramide — hoodoo means a folk-magic tradition developed by enslaved and later free African Americans, blending African spiritual practices with other influences.

hoodoo in Dutch

aardpijler

noun

(geology) A tall thin spire of rock that protrudes from the bottom of arid basins and badlands.

aardpiramide

noun

(geology) A tall thin spire of rock that protrudes from the bottom of arid basins and badlands.

What does "hoodoo" mean?

noun A folk-magic tradition developed by enslaved and later free African Americans, blending African spiritual practices with other influences.
"Her grandmother taught her old hoodoo remedies passed down through the family."
noun Bad luck, or a person or thing believed to cause it.
"The old sailors said the ship was a hoodoo."
noun A tall, thin column of rock left standing by erosion, common in dry badlands.
"The park is famous for its towering red hoodoos."
verb To bring bad luck to someone; to jinx.
"He joked that the broken mirror had hoodooed the whole trip."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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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”.

hoodoo in a sentence

Her grandmother taught her old hoodoo remedies passed down through the family.
The old sailors said the ship was a hoodoo.
The park is famous for its towering red hoodoos.
He joked that the broken mirror had hoodooed the whole trip.

Similar words in Dutch

fetish voodoo

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hoodoo" in Dutch?

"hoodoo" in Dutch is aardpijler, aardpiramide. hoodoo means: A folk-magic tradition developed by enslaved and later free African Americans, blending African spiritual practices with other influences.

How do you use "hoodoo" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandmother taught her old hoodoo remedies passed down through the family." In Dutch, "hoodoo" is aardpijler, aardpiramide.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "hoodoo": aardpijler, aardpiramide.

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