Shanghai in Dutch
Shanghai in Dutch is Sjanghai, sjanghaaien — Shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
Shanghai in Dutch
Sjanghai
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
sjanghaaien
What does "Shanghai" mean?
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verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
"He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day."
Shanghai in a sentence
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- Sailors were once shanghaied — drugged or tricked aboard ships that badly needed crew.
- The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Shanghai" in Dutch?
"Shanghai" in Dutch is Sjanghai, sjanghaaien. Shanghai means: To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
How do you use "Shanghai" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting." In Dutch, "Shanghai" is Sjanghai, sjanghaaien.
Are there other ways to say "Shanghai" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "Shanghai": Sjanghai, sjanghaaien.
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