woesteling

Meaning

a barbaric, savage ruffian, gross boor

Example

Hondsdolheid verandert de liefste huisdieren in woestelingen

Rabies turns the sweetest pets into brutal beasts

Practice tips

• Practice woesteling 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.

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