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navvy in Dutch

navvy in Dutch is grondwerker — navvy means a laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.

navvy in Dutch

grondwerker

noun

(chiefly, _, UK, historical) A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.

What does "navvy" mean?

noun A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.
noun an unskilled laborer

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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”.

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”.

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What is "navvy" in Dutch?

"navvy" in Dutch is grondwerker. navvy means: A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.

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