pretender in Dutch
pretender in Dutch is pretendent, huichelaar, veinzer — pretender means someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.
pretender in Dutch
pretendent
A claimant to a throne or the office of a ruler; originally in a neutral sense, but now always applied to a claimant who is held to have no just title.
huichelaar
A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.
veinzer
A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.
What does "pretender" mean?
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noun Someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.
"The exiled prince remained a pretender to the throne for decades."
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noun Someone who fakes a quality, belief, or status they don't genuinely have.
"He turned out to be a pretender with no real expertise in the field."
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pretender in a sentence
- The exiled prince remained a pretender to the throne for decades.
- He turned out to be a pretender with no real expertise in the field.
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What is "pretender" in Dutch?
"pretender" in Dutch is pretendent, huichelaar, veinzer. pretender means: Someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.
How do you use "pretender" in a sentence?
Example: "The exiled prince remained a pretender to the throne for decades." In Dutch, "pretender" is pretendent, huichelaar, veinzer.
Are there other ways to say "pretender" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "pretender": pretendent, huichelaar, veinzer.
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