Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛtjəs/
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Etymology 1

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From net +‎ -jes.

Adjective

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netjes (used only predicatively, comparative netter, superlative netst)

  1. tidy, neat
    Ik moet mijn huis netjes houden. — I've got to keep the house tidy.
  2. decent, proper
Descendants
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  • Indonesian: necis

Adverb

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netjes

  1. diminutive of net: neatly, properly

Interjection

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netjes!

  1. Nice!
    Je hebt je examens gehaald? Netjes!
    You passed your exams? Nice!

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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netjes

  1. plural of netje

Anagrams

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