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adjective · B1

benauwd

What does “benauwd” mean?

Meaning

English
short of breath; stuffy; scared

Example sentences

  • Ik ben benauwd en kan slecht ademen.I feel short of breath and can hardly breathe.
  • Het is benauwd in deze kamer; doe het raam open.It is stuffy in this room; open the window.

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