Translate 'ridiculous' from English to Dutch (2024)

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What is the Dutch word for ridiculous? ›

ridiculous, (nonsensical) onzinnig, Adj.

adjective. causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan. Synonyms: farcical, comical, droll, funny, ludicrous, nonsensical. Antonyms: sensible.

: arousing or deserving ridicule : extremely silly or unreasonable : absurd, preposterous.

Kanker means "cancer". It can be used as a strong expletive, as an adjective or as an adverb.

foolish or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at: Don't be ridiculous – there's no way I can buy a car. (Definition of ridiculous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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Flemish (also De Vos) and Dutch (De Vos): from Middle Dutch de vos 'the fox', a nickname for someone with red hair or a crafty man. Alternatively, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or tavern bearing the sign of a fox.

Is ridiculous a rude word? ›

We use ridiculous when something is “absurd” enough to be “laughable.” Saying something is ridiculous often means you think it deserves mockery or disrespect.

absurd bizarre fantastic foolish goofy impossible incredible laughable ludicrous nonsensical outrageous preposterous silly unbelievable wacky. Weak matches.

Some common synonyms of ridiculous are comical, comic, laughable, and ludicrous.

absurd bizarre fantastic foolish goofy impossible incredible laughable ludicrous nonsensical outrageous preposterous silly unbelievable wacky. Weak matches.

Eekhoorn. If you pronounce eekhoorn correctly, it sounds a lot like the English 'acorn. ' But don't be fooled – this word is a false friend between Dutch and English. Eekhoorn actually means 'squirrel,' the little woodland creature who eats acorns.

good night {interj.} welterusten (also: goedenacht, terusten, goeienacht, trusten)