19 Dutch Words That Don't Translate - Does Not Translate

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Melig·State that a person is in when he/she thinks everything is hilarious and as a result will be laughing/giggling constantly, usually for up to an half an hour to an hour.

Kraamkost·A homemade meal you gift a new mom and her family.

Conculega·An employee of the competitor (Combination of the words concurrent (competitor) and collega (Colleague)).

IJsberen·Literally meaning to polar bear walking in circles nervously or out of boredom. Derived from The behavior of polar bears in zoos.

Uitwaaien·Literally to blow out; going to the shore to enjoy the blast of the wind and clear one's mind.

Uitbuiken·To sit back after a large meal.

Wel·The opposite of not.

Gezellig·Having a good time with friends/family/lovers or having a good or cozy atmosphere.

Schaambrokje·The final snack on a platter that no one wants to take out of politeness.

Overheid·A general term for government institutions.

Zwaartekracht·The word for gravity that literally translates as heaviness power.

Gezin·This means nuclear family, while 'familie' means extended family.

Natafelen·Literally, after table-ing. To linger after finishing dinner, continuing conversation, having drinks, and enjoying the atmosphere & company.

doemdenken·To have pessimistic views on the future.

“Koukleum”·A person who gets shivery quickly.

De Engelse ziekte (the English disease)·Applying English grammar and spelling rules to the Dutch language.

gezellig·A word used when you are with a nice group of people at a fun/good place.

Dijenkletser·A joke so funny, you have the urge to slap your thigh.

Tentslet·A girl who sleeps with every guy in a tent.