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

• hoor

Middle English

Noun

zenne

1. (Kent) Alternative form of synne