zenne

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zənə/

Adverb

zenne

  1. (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.
  2. (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

  1. (Kent) Alternative form of synne
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