Meaning of donder and blitzen | Babel Free
/ˈdɒndəɹ ən ˈblɪtsən/Definitions
An expression of exasperation.
Examples
““Donder and blitzen!” he burst forth, “but this is a shock, who would have thought it? The house of Bennet and Ford to be shaken thus! What is to be done?””
““Donder and blitzen! You speak fondly for the robber— perhaps you have seen him?””
“Scrooge McDuck: (Groan!) I'm beginning to feel that I'm in trouble! Narrator: Up in the air, Flintheart Glomgold is suddenly feeling that way, too! Flintheart Glomgold: Donder and blitzen! My engine's flaming out!”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.