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.

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

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

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

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

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Uitbuiken·To sit back after a large meal.

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Wel·The opposite of not.

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

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

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Overheid·A general term for government institutions.

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

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

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

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doemdenken·To have pessimistic views on the future.

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“Koukleum”·A person who gets shivery quickly.

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

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

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

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

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