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Dutch
Etymology
From kleven.
Pronunciation
Adjective
klef (comparative kleffer, superlative klefst)
- soggy, sodden, soaked with liquid
- Synonyms: vochtig, nat, drassig, sullig, zwoel, doorweekt, drijfnat, te gaar, waterig, doortrokken
- sticky
- Synonyms: kleverig, plakkerig, taai, lastig, houterig
- (chiefly Netherlands) overattached, clingy
- clammy
- Synonyms: klam, kleverig
- sad
- Synonyms: droevig, triest, verdrietig, treurig, bedroefd
- (of food) half-baked, slack-baked
- Synonyms: halfgaar, slecht doorbakken, onderontwikkeld
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