de kriebels
butterflies; nervous excitement
Beginner Noun de
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Pronunciation
/ˈkriː.bəls/
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Cultural Note
In romance, 'de kriebels krijgen' often means feeling excited, shy, or giddy.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik kreeg de kriebels toen hij me aankeek.
I got butterflies when he looked at me.
Voor de eerste kus had ze echt de kriebels.
Before the first kiss, she really had butterflies.