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quaint in Dutch

quaint in Dutch is typisch, merkwaardig, kieskeurig — quaint means attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.

quaint in Dutch

typisch
adj
(now, _, dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. [from 14th c.]
merkwaardig
adj
(now, _, dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. [from 14th c.]
kieskeurig
adj
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
ongepast
adj
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
onlogisch
adj
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
onsamenhangend
adj
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
veeleisend
adj
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
pittoresk
adj
Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

What does "quaint" mean?

  1. adjective Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.
    "The rock is a haven for rare wildlife, a landscape where pretty hedgerows and quaint villages are bordered by a breathtaking, craggy coastline."
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quaint in a sentence

  • The rock is a haven for rare wildlife, a landscape where pretty hedgerows and quaint villages are bordered by a breathtaking, craggy coastline.
  • The village was full of quaint cottages and cobbled streets.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quaint" in Dutch?
"quaint" in Dutch is typisch, merkwaardig, kieskeurig. quaint means: Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.
How do you use "quaint" in a sentence?
Example: "The village was full of quaint cottages and cobbled streets." In Dutch, "quaint" is typisch, merkwaardig, kieskeurig.
Are there other ways to say "quaint" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "quaint": typisch, merkwaardig, kieskeurig, ongepast, onlogisch, onsamenhangend.
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