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.

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