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VS


Short for versus.


The fight's gonna be 12 vs 11.

by Jafje September 01, 2007


Obscure


1. Hard to understand: Difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed.

2. Indistinct: Not able to be seen or heard distinctly.

3. Unimportant or unknown: not important or well-known.

4. Known to few people: Unknown to most people, e.g. because of being hidden or remote.

5. Dim: dark, shadowy, or clouded.



1. An obscure passage in the manuscript.
2. Its outlines are obscure, but the object seems roughly cigar-shaped.
3. An obscure portrait painter.
4. An obscure object.
5. An obscure corner of the hall.

by Jafje March 31, 2007


Sombre

1. Dark and gloomy: Lacking light or brightness and producing a dull, dark, or melancholy atmosphere.

2. Dark in color: Having a color or tone that is dark, dull, or suitable for a serious mood or occasion.

3. Serious and melancholy: Marked by or conveying strict seriousness combined with sadness or a troubled state of mind.

NOTE: Sombre is the American version of the word 'Somber'. Somber is Canadian and UK spelling.


A sombre song, depressing and without variety.

by Jafje March 31, 2007


Commences


Verb:
To begin happening, or begin something, to start.


The year's commences are at the 1st of Januari.

by Jafje April 18, 2007


Nederlands


Nederlands:
1) Dutch for Dutch.
2) To be Dutch.


In Dutch:

"Ik ben Nederlands."
"I am Dutch."

by Jafje May 06, 2007


Nederland

It's what we, the Dutch, call our country, The Netherlands.

Nederland is also known as Holland, but Holland is just a province. The capital of Nederland is Amsterdam.

For more info --> See The Netherlands.


Dutch: "Ik woon in Nederland."
English: "I live in The Netherlands."

by Jafje May 06, 2007


Friesland

Province in the Northern part of The Netherlands. Known for its many polders, rivers, lakes... Lots of water there. Also a province where many farmers still ware "klompen" (= wooden shoes).

They speak "Fryske" (= Friesch) in Friesland.

They also speak Dutch in Friesland.

by Jafje May 06, 2007