shrug in Dutch
shrug in Dutch is schouderophalen, schokschouderen, schouders ophalen — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
shrug in Dutch
schouderophalen
schokschouderen
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
schouders ophalen
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
What does "shrug" mean?
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verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
"He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
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noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
"She answered the question with a shrug."
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noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
"She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."
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shrug in a sentence
- He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
- She answered the question with a shrug.
- She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrug" in Dutch?
"shrug" in Dutch is schouderophalen, schokschouderen, schouders ophalen. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?
Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Dutch, "shrug" is schouderophalen, schokschouderen, schouders ophalen.
Are there other ways to say "shrug" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "shrug": schouderophalen, schokschouderen, schouders ophalen.
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