Jafje's definitions

Flemish

Dutch dialect spoken in the Northern part of Belgium.

In Dutch and Flemish: Vlaams (= flemish).
In Dutch and Flemish: Nederlands (= Dutch).

The grammar and spelling of both languages is the same, the only difference is in the pronounciation.

Dutch/Flemish: "Ik spreek Vlaams."
English: "I speak Flemish."

by Jafje May 20, 2007

Versus

Abbreviation: VS.

1. Against someone or something, especially in a competition or court case.

2. Alternative to something: as opposed to or contrasted with such considerations as money versus job satisfaction.

The Germans lost in the match versus the Netherlands.

by Jafje September 9, 2007

Somber

1. Dark and gloomy: Lacking light or brightness and producing a dull, dark, or melancholy atmosphere.

2. Dark in color: Having a color or tone that is dark, dull, or suitable for a serious mood or occasion.

3. Serious and melancholy: Marked by or conveying strict seriousness combined with sadness or a troubled state of mind.

NOTE: Somber is the Canadian and UK spelling of this word. The American version is 'sombre'. The word originated from the Dutch word 'somber', which means about the same.

A somber song, depressing and without variety.

by Jafje April 5, 2007

Tacit

Adjective;

Something implied but not expressed: understood or implied without being stated openly.

A tacit agreement.

by Jafje September 24, 2007

Brussel

Capital of Europe, (= in English: Brussels). They speak Dutch there, the Dutch spelling is Brussel.

I don't live in Brussel.

by Jafje May 20, 2007

Impunity

Freedom from unpleasant consequences: Exemption from punishment, harm, or recrimination.

When you have impunity, you could have done anything you would have wanted. There are no consequences.

by Jafje April 10, 2007

Papjamento

Form of Dutch spoken in Suriname, which is a former Dutch colony.

I speak Papjamento.

by Jafje May 20, 2007