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Koppig

Its the same as stubborn and obstinate.
*Koppig originated from the Dutch language.

Koppig: Someone who doesn't listen to other people's opinionts. A person always thinks he's right. Often assosiated with arrogant and acting allknowing.
by Jafje April 26, 2007
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Friesland

Province in the Northern part of The Netherlands. Known for its many polders, rivers, lakes... Lots of water there. Also a province where many farmers still ware "klompen" (= wooden shoes).
They speak "Fryske" (= Friesch) in Friesland.

They also speak Dutch in Friesland.
by Jafje May 20, 2007
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Sombre

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: Sombre is the American version of the word 'Somber'. Somber is Canadian and UK spelling.
A sombre song, depressing and without variety.
by Jafje April 5, 2007
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Laden

From the Dutch language;

*In Dutch: Laden (infinitive), (past tense, plural) (be/ge)laden.
*In English: To load (inf.), (past tense)loaded.

In English it's an adjective meaning;

1. Heavily loaded.

2. Oppressed by something: weighed down by a problem or an unpleasant feeling such as doubt or unhappiness.
1. Fruit-laden boughs.
2. Laden with guilt.
by Jafje September 9, 2007
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Procrastination

To postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice.
To postpone homework regularly is called procrastination.
by Jafje October 13, 2007
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Bodega

1. A small grocery store, often found in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.

2. In a Spanish-speaking country, a wine shop or a warehouse for the storage of wine.
1. I'm off to a bodega to buy some groceries.
2. I'm off to a bodega to buy some wine.
by Jafje April 15, 2007
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Obscure

1. Hard to understand: Difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed.

2. Indistinct: Not able to be seen or heard distinctly.

3. Unimportant or unknown: not important or well-known.

4. Known to few people: Unknown to most people, e.g. because of being hidden or remote.

5. Dim: dark, shadowy, or clouded.
1. An obscure passage in the manuscript.
2. Its outlines are obscure, but the object seems roughly cigar-shaped.
3. An obscure portrait painter.
4. An obscure object.
5. An obscure corner of the hall.
by Jafje April 5, 2007
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