tintelingen
The English phrase "pins and needles" is translated into Dutch as tintelingen.
tintelingen is used to describe the tingling sensation often felt in a limb.
Meaning: tingling felt in limb (noun)
Which one should you use?
Another formal option is gevoel van prikken en tinteling, which literally means "sensation of prickling and tingling".
Did you know?
- If you experience numbness in a limb, a Dutch person might say your limb is slaap, which literally translates to 'sleep'.
- The word tintelen is often used in Dutch to describe the sensation of champagne bubbles on the tongue, sharing the same root as tintelingen.
- In the Netherlands, people might describe the 'pins and needles' feeling in their toes as mieren which means 'ants', though this is more colloquial than tintelingen.
Examples in context
- Ik heb tintelingen in mijn voet.I have pins and needles in my foot.
- Ik heb tintelingen in mijn vingers.I have pins and needles in my fingers.
- Heb je tintelingen in je benen?Do you have pins and needles in your legs?
- De tintelingen in mijn voet verdwijnen niet.The pins and needles in my foot are not going away.
Example conversation
Lucas and Julia are sitting on a bench in a park.
- LucasMijn been zit een beetje verkeerd.My leg is positioned a bit awkwardly.
- JuliaHeb je tintelingen in je voet?Do you have pins and needles in your foot?
- LucasJa, het voelt heel vreemd aan.Yes, it feels very strange.
- JuliaGa even staan om het bloed te laten stromen.Stand up for a moment to get the blood flowing.
