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mischief in Dutch

mischief in Dutch is kattenkwaad, onheil, plaaggeest — mischief means playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.

mischief in Dutch

kattenkwaad
noun
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
onheil
noun
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
plaaggeest
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

What does "mischief" mean?

  1. noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
    "The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet."
  2. noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.
    "The storm did a fair amount of mischief to the roof."
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mischief in a sentence

  • The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet.
  • A glint of mischief flashed in her eyes before she hid his keys.
  • The storm did a fair amount of mischief to the roof.

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What is "mischief" in Dutch?

"mischief" in Dutch is kattenkwaad, onheil, plaaggeest. mischief means: Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.

How do you use "mischief" in a sentence?

Example: "The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet." In Dutch, "mischief" is kattenkwaad, onheil, plaaggeest.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "mischief": kattenkwaad, onheil, plaaggeest.

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