Dutch Word · Intermediate
kinnesinne
hatred, envy, intense jealousy
Pronunciation: /ˌkɪ.nəˈsɪ.nə/
Meaning
hatred, envy, intense jealousy
Example
Ik denk dat het mengsel van byzantinisme en kinnesinne, waarmee de Londense literaire wereld hem tegemoet kwam, Eliot in zijn schulp heeft doen kruipen.
I think that the mixture of byzantinism and resentfulness, with which the London literary world received him, caused Eliot to retreat and haul up the drawbridge.
Practice tips
- Practice kinnesinne 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.