tegenvallertje
Dutch
Etymology
diminutive of tegenvaller 'disappointment' (from tegen 'against' + vallen 'to fall') + -er + -tje
Pronunciation
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Noun
tegenvallertje n (plural tegenvallertjes)
- a small disappointment, an outcome worse than expected, adversity, bummer
Synonyms
- tegenslag
- teleurstelling
Antonyms
- meevaller m