Dutch Word · Intermediate
goudkoorts
an excessive lust for profit
Pronunciation: /ˈɣɑu̯tˌkoːrts/
Meaning
an excessive lust for profit
Example
Zelfs kondigde de uitgever van het Californian dagblad de staking der uitgave aan, aangezien de goudkoorts hem alle lezers ontnam.
The publisher of the Californian daily even announced an end to publication, for the gold fever deprived him of all his readers.
Practice tips
- Practice goudkoorts out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.