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penal colony in Dutch

penal colony in Dutch is strafkolonie, colonie pénale.

penal colony in Dutch

strafkolonie

noun

A colonial territory used (mainly) for the detention and forced labor of deportees, typically where free labor is desperately scarce.

colonie pénale

noun

A colonial territory used (mainly) for the detention and forced labor of deportees, typically where free labor is desperately scarce.

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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 "penal colony" in Dutch?

"penal colony" in Dutch is strafkolonie, colonie pénale.

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Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "penal colony": strafkolonie, colonie pénale.

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