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misplace in Dutch

misplace in Dutch is misleggen — misplace means to lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.

misplace in Dutch

misleggen
verb
(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

What does "misplace" mean?

  1. verb To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
    "I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago."
  2. verb To direct trust, effort, or feelings toward something undeserving.
    "His loyalty to the company turned out to be badly misplaced."
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misplace in a sentence

  • I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago.
  • His loyalty to the company turned out to be badly misplaced.

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What is "misplace" in Dutch?

"misplace" in Dutch is misleggen. misplace means: To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.

How do you use "misplace" in a sentence?

Example: "I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago." In Dutch, "misplace" is misleggen.

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