gast

English translation: dude

20:43 Nov 27, 2010
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Dutch term or phrase: gast
what does this mean in US English? Thanks

quote: JIJ BENT KANKER ZIEK IN JE KOP!
GAST DENK NORMAAL NA !
Erin27
English translation:dude
Explanation:
Dude, think!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dude
It doesn't all mean that much, it's a way of addressing someone.
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Lianne van de Ven
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dude


Explanation:
Dude, think!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dude
It doesn't all mean that much, it's a way of addressing someone.

Lianne van de Ven
United States
Local time: 16:06
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 43
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Beijer: dude; man; mate: (1) "Dude, use your brain." or "Try using your brain, man." (US English) (2) "Try using your brain, mate." (British English)
12 mins

agree  Jack den Haan
1 hr

agree  Verginia Ophof
3 hrs

agree  Ron Willems
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