Expression USED Frequently BY Most People
(above water) • Something that was lost or hidden that has now been found again.
"Zijn de belastingpapieren al weer boven water?"
"Are the tax papers above water again?"
Expression USED Frequently BY Most People
(above water) • Something that was lost or hidden that has now been found again.
"Zijn de belastingpapieren al weer boven water?"
"Are the tax papers above water again?"
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY Some People
(to go flat) • It means "to sleep"
"Ik ga moet nog wel eventjes plat."
"I have to go flat for a minute."
Interjection USED On Occasion BY Some People
Used as an alternative to the simple "doei" as a way to say goodbye.
"Tot later, doedoei!"
"See you later, doedoei!"
Interjection USED Frequently BY Some People
(interj.) • Used as a way to say goodbye. Can be followed by "doei" (the more standard way of saying goodbye) but can also be used by itself.
"Ik zie je morgen weer, joe!"
"I'll see you tomorrow, joe!"
Expression USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
(too crazy for words) • Something outrageous. When something is so crazy, saying it out loud feels like you are making it up.
"Dat mensen met duizenden euros schuld uit het ziekenhuis komen is natuurlijk te gek voor woorden."
"That people come out of the hospital with thousands of euros in debt is of course too crazy for words."
Name USED On Occasion BY Some People
(n.) • (crazy Henkie) • Someone who has no clue what is going on or that he is being fooled. Used by men and women alike, often to indicate they aren't about to be fooled by something. Henk is a common but slightly old-fashioned men's name. 'Henkie' is an informal diminutive form of that.
"€20 voor een mondkapje? Daar trap ik niet in. Ik ben gekke Henkie niet!"
"€20 for a mask? I am not stepping into that. I am not crazy Henkie!"
Word USED On Occasion BY Most People
(v.) • Meaning 'to cry'
"Shut yer weesht an stop yer greetin ye eejit!"
"Shut up and stop crying, you idiot"
Hashtag USED Frequently BY Everyone
(#IDidn'tWantToDie) • A hashtag created by two Russian influencers, Alena Popova and Sasha Mitroshina, to raise awareness about the problem of domestic violence.
"Жертвы должны быть услышаны! #янехотелаумирать"
"Victims must be heard! #IDidn'tWantToDie"
English
New York,
United States
Slang USED Very frequently BY ex inmates
It's slang for "in the free world", "out of prison".
"Now that I've been in the street for 7 years, I've accomplished many things."
Expression USED Frequently BY Some People
(In the whale's ass!) • This is a way to wish someone good luck. Pay close attention to what you're expected to answer.
"In culo alla balena per domani!" "Speriamo che non caghi!"
"In the whale's ass for tomorrow!" "Let's hope it doesn't shit!"
Name USED On Occasion BY Some People
Comes from "crea", short for "creatief"(creative) and "Bea", a female given name. It is used for someone, especially a woman, who is creative, especially when it comes to (hand)crafting things and DIY. Can be used as a noun and adjective.
"Wat heb je dat leuk gemaakt!" "Je kent me, ik ben altijd al een creabea geweest."
"I love what you've made!" "You know me, I've always been a creabea."
Sound USED Very frequently BY Everyone
The Indonesian sound for laughter.
"Bahasa Indonesia saya buruk. Wkwkwk"
"My Indonesian is bad. Ha ha ha"
Word USED Very frequently BY Everyone
(noun) • (n.) Watermelon
"Niciodată nu am mâncat un harbuz atât de gustos!"
"I've never eaten such a tasty watermelon!
Word USED On Rare Occasion BY Almost Everyone
(noun) • (girlish) • Male person with female physical and behavioral characteristics and who prefers the company of women.
"Nu poți înceta să fii un fătălău?"
"Can't you stop being girlish?"
Word USED In the past BY Older Generations
(noun) • (n.) Blue paint used for dyeing white clothes.
"Am nevoie de sineală. Vreau să vopsesc o pereche de pantaloni."
"I need blue paint. I want to dye a pair of trousers."
Sound USED Very frequently BY roosters
Sound made by Italian roosters.
"Chicchirichì!"
"Time to wake up, you slackers!"
Expression USED On Occasion BY Teens
(to give sapling) • To stand someone up.
"Ni se os ocurra darme plantón mañana."
"Don't you give me sapling tomorrow."
Expression USED On Occasion BY Everyone
(household of three) • A romantic or sexual relationship involving three people; threesome.
"Il pense au ménage à trois."
"He's thinking about a household of three."
English
Greendale,
United States
Reference USED On Occasion BY people at Greendale Community College
If you have to ask, you're streets behind.
Pierce: "Abed, your social skills aren't exactly streets ahead."
