nijd /nˈɛɪt/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "spite".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening

Source term
spite
Translation
nijd
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form nijd
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural nijden
Diminutive nijdje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de nijd
Examples
Dit is de nijd.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening.

Example Sentences

Ondanks de schuld besloot ze degenen te vergeven die haar pijn deden.

English: In spite of the blame, she decided to forgive those who hurt her.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Hij brak het speelgoed uit wrok toen hij verloor.

English: He broke the toy out of spite when he lost.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Ondanks de regen was de buitenbruiloft prachtig.

English: In spite of the rain, the outdoor wedding was lovely.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Ze weigerde zijn hulp uit pure wrok en trots.

English: She refused his help out of pure spite and pride.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

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