Jafje's definitions

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

Compliance

1. The state or act of conforming with or agreeing to do something.

2. Readiness to conform or agree to do something.

Wat they did was in compliance with the court order.

by Jafje April 15, 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

VAT

Short for Value Added Tax.

VAT is the tax put on products.

by Jafje August 13, 2007

Holland

Common misconception. Holland is what many people (including some native Dutch) call The Netherlands. Holland, however is a province of The Netherlands, where the capital Amsterdam happens to be.

We speak Dutch in The Netherlands, so in Holland too.

I don't live in Holland, I live in The Netherlands.

by Jafje May 20, 2007

Papjamento

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

I speak Papjamento.

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