Meaning of donder and blitzen | Babel Free
ˈdɒndəɹ ən ˈblɪtsənDefinitions
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.
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