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.
"I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"My brother shanghaied the sofa and left no room for anyone else."
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Shanghai in a sentence
- I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend.
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- My brother shanghaied the sofa and left no room for anyone else.
- The older children shanghaied the swings, so the little ones had to wait.
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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: "I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend." 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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