geval

Definitions of geval
  1. noun
    a special situation
    synonyms: ding
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    type of:
    constellatie
    the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
  2. noun
    a special set of circumstances
    synonyms: case, casus
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    type of:
    omstandigheid
    a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
  3. noun
    an entity that is not named specifically
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    types:
    afgrijzen, afschuw, gruwel, spook
    something that inspires dislike; something horrible
    bakbeest, flinkerd, gevaarte, kleerkast, kneibel, knots, kokker, kokkerd, mastodont, poteling
    something especially big or impressive of its kind
    type of:
    entiteit
    that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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