platte broodjes bakken

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, “to bake soft buns”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌplɑ.tə ˈbroːtjəs ˈbɑkə(n)/

Verb

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platte broodjes bakken

  1. (idiomatic, Belgium) to grovel, to fawn, especially after having said something bold or controversial before; to attempt to reingratiate

Conjugation

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Conjugation of platte broodjes bakken: see bakken.
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