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snag in Dutch

snag in Dutch is ritsen — snag means an unexpected problem or obstacle.

snag in Dutch

ritsen
verb
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

What does "snag" mean?

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
    "We hit a snag with the visa application."
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
    "There's a snag in these tights already."
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
    "Her jumper snagged on the fence."
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.
    "He snagged the last ticket to the sold-out show."
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snag in a sentence

  • We hit a snag with the visa application.
  • Everything went well until we ran into a snag with the plumbing.
  • There's a snag in these tights already.
  • Her jumper snagged on the fence.

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What is "snag" in Dutch?

"snag" in Dutch is ritsen. snag means: An unexpected problem or obstacle.

How do you use "snag" in a sentence?

Example: "We hit a snag with the visa application." In Dutch, "snag" is ritsen.

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