goesting
craving; desire; appetite (Flemish)
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈɣus.tɪŋ/
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Cultural Note
Goesting is a distinctly Flemish word with no exact Netherlands Dutch equivalent. Where the Dutch would say 'zin hebben in' (to feel like), Belgians say 'goesting hebben in.' It comes from the French 'gout' (taste). It perfectly captures the untranslatable feeling of wanting something intensely.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb goesting in chocolade.
I'm craving chocolate.
Heb je goesting om mee te gaan?
Do you feel like coming along?
Ze had goesting in frieten.
She was craving fries.