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Dutch
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Adverb
zenne
- (Belgium) modal particle indicating reassurance or confidence from the speaker: certainly, surely, at all, but often weak and untranslatable
Straks komen we nog te laat! — Nee zenne, we hebben nog genoeg tijd.- We'll be late! — Nah, surely not, we have plenty of time.
Wilt u het bonnetje? — Nee zenne, bedankt.- Do you want the receipt? — No, thanks.
- (Belgium) modal particle indicating disagreement or a certain nuance with an earlier statement: regardless, despite that, anyway, you know
De kou valt best mee. — Nou, ik vind het toch wel koud zenne!- The cold isn't so bad. — Well, I still think it's pretty cold regardless!
Synonyms
Middle English
Noun
zenne
- (Kent) Alternative form of synne