welk

Meanings

• Adjective

  A Dutch word meaning 'soft' or 'limp', often used to describe overripe fruit or vegetables.

  - "De bananen zijn welk."
  - "The bananas are soft."

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Variants

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whelk , whelks

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Etymology

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From Dutch 'wel' meaning 'good' and 'k' meaning 'soft'.

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Trivia

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1. The Dutch word 'welk' is similar to the English word 'well', but they have different meanings.

2. In Dutch, the word 'welk' is often used in combination with other words to describe the ripeness of specific fruits or vegetables, such as 'welk avocado' or 'welk tomato'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ripeness: The stage of development or maturity of a fruit or vegetable, which can be described as welk.

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Culture

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In Dutch cuisine, welk is often used to describe the desired ripeness of fruits and vegetables. It is also used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of softness or tenderness.

How to Memorize "welk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ripe banana or vegetable that is soft and limp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'welk' with the feeling of a soft, ripe fruit or vegetable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Welk is ripe and soft' to remember the meaning of the word.

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