scheldwoorden
The English phrase "bad words" translates to scheldwoorden in Dutch.
scheldwoorden refers to bad words. You can express the action of using bad words by saying scheldwoorden gebruiken. Within this context, the informal expletive Verdomme is a slightly stronger term used to express frustration, similar to the English word "damn". A more offensive and stronger term is Godverdomme, which is comparable to the English expletive "god damn it".
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun scheldwoorden is made of two parts: scheld-, which comes from schelden (to scold or insult) and woorden, which means "words".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is scheldwoord.
Did you know?
- Dutch speakers sometimes use pannenkoek, meaning 'pancake', as a mild scheldwoord to call someone a fool.
- The common scheldwoord klootzak literally translates to 'scrotum bag' but functions similarly to 'jerk' in English.
- A specific type of scheldwoord called a scheldlied is a 'scolding song' written specifically to mock or insult someone.
Examples in context
- Je bent echt irritant vandaag.You are really annoying today.
- Verdomme, ik ben mijn telefoon vergeten.Damn, I forgot my phone.
- Kut, ik heb mijn sleutels verloren.Shit, I lost my keys.
- Godverdomme, ik heb mijn trein gemist.God damn it, I missed my train.
- Hij gebruikt veel scheldwoorden.He uses many bad words.
- Kinderen mogen geen scheldwoorden gebruiken.Children are not allowed to use bad words.
Example conversation
Noah and Julia are talking about a movie they just saw.
- NoahEr zitten veel scheldwoorden in deze film.There are many bad words in this movie.
- JuliaDat klopt, Julia vindt dat niet leuk.That is true, Julia does not like that.
- NoahVind je dat erg?Do you think that's a problem?
- JuliaNee, zolang het maar niet teveel is.No, as long as it is not too much.
