riedel

See also: Riedel

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation
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Noun

riedel m (plural riedels, diminutive riedeltje n)

  1. (music) motif, short jingle, recurring sequence of notes
  2. (figuratively) an oft-repeated explanation or phrase
    Dat riedeltje gaat er bij mij niet meer in. ― I don't buy that explanation anymore.

Derived terms
  • riedelen
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