puny in Dutch
puny in Dutch is ijdel, klein, nietig — puny means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
puny in Dutch
ijdel
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
klein
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
nietig
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
zwak
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
What does "puny" mean?
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adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
"His puny arms could barely lift the box."
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puny in a sentence
- His puny arms could barely lift the box.
- The company's puny profits worried investors.
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What is "puny" in Dutch?
"puny" in Dutch is ijdel, klein, nietig. puny means: Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
How do you use "puny" in a sentence?
Example: "His puny arms could barely lift the box." In Dutch, "puny" is ijdel, klein, nietig.
Are there other ways to say "puny" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "puny": ijdel, klein, nietig, zwak.
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