supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is the Dutch way to say fantastic, marvellous or wonderful.
This adjective is used to describe something as being fantastic or marvelous. It is a cognate used in Dutch.
Meaning: fantastic, marvellous, wonderful ''(cognates)'' (adj)
Did you know?
- Dutch speakers use this word primarily as a joke or a linguistic curiosity rather than as a standard adjective in daily conversation.
- Unlike many long Dutch words that are compounds of Germanic roots, this word is viewed by Dutch speakers as a single, rhythmic unit borrowed directly from pop culture.
- In Dutch spelling, there are no special diacritics or phonetic adjustments required, meaning the English spelling remains identical in Dutch print.
Examples in context
- Ik heb een supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cadeau voor je gekocht.I bought you a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious present.
- Zij heeft een supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stem.She has a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious voice.
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are discussing a movie they just watched.
- JuliaWat vond je van de film, Daan?What did you think of the movie, Daan?
- DaanHet was gewoon supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!It was simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
- JuliaIk ben het met je eens.I agree with you.
- DaanZullen we hem nog eens kijken?Shall we watch it again?
