netjes

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛtjəs/
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Etymology 1

From net +‎ -jes.

Adjective

netjes (used only predicatively, comparative netter, superlative netst)

  1. tidy, neat
    Ik moet mijn huis netjes houden. — I've got to keep the house tidy.
  2. decent, proper
Descendants
  • → Indonesian: necis

Adverb

netjes

  1. Diminutive of net: neatly, properly

Interjection

netjes!

  1. Nice!
    Je hebt je examens gehaald? Netjes!
    You passed your exams? Nice!

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

netjes

  1. plural of netje

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