vulgar in Dutch

vulgar in Dutch is vulgair, ordinair, ruw — vulgar means crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

vulgar in Dutch

vulgair

adj

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

ordinair

adj

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

ruw

adj

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

obsceen

adj

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

smakeloos

adj

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

gemeen

adj

(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

gewoon

adj

(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

ordinair

adj

(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

volks

adj

(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

What does "vulgar" mean?

adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
"His vulgar jokes made half the room uncomfortable."
adj Relating to ordinary people rather than the elite or educated classes; common or unrefined.
"The professor traced how Latin evolved into the vulgar tongues of medieval Europe."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

vulgar in a sentence

His vulgar jokes made half the room uncomfortable.
The tabloid was criticised for its vulgar headlines.
The professor traced how Latin evolved into the vulgar tongues of medieval Europe.

Similar words in Dutch

coarse crude earthy plebeian unwashed

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vulgar" in Dutch?

"vulgar" in Dutch is vulgair, ordinair, ruw. vulgar means: Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

How do you use "vulgar" in a sentence?

Example: "His vulgar jokes made half the room uncomfortable." In Dutch, "vulgar" is vulgair, ordinair, ruw.

Are there other ways to say "vulgar" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "vulgar": vulgair, ordinair, ruw, obsceen, smakeloos, gemeen.

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