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petty in Dutch

petty in Dutch is kleinzielig — petty means minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.

petty in Dutch

kleinzielig
adj

What does "petty" mean?

  1. adj Minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.
    "It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces."
  2. adj Small-minded and overly concerned with trivial things, often out of spite.
    "Refusing to invite her over a years-old joke felt incredibly petty."
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petty in a sentence

  • It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces.
  • Petty theft carries a much lighter sentence than armed robbery.
  • Refusing to invite her over a years-old joke felt incredibly petty.

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What is "petty" in Dutch?

"petty" in Dutch is kleinzielig. petty means: Minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.

How do you use "petty" in a sentence?

Example: "It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces." In Dutch, "petty" is kleinzielig.

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