riedel
See also: Riedel
Dutch
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Pronunciation
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Noun
[edit]riedel m (plural riedels, diminutive riedeltje n)
- (music) motif, short jingle, recurring sequence of notes
- (figuratively) an oft-repeated explanation or phrase
- Dat riedeltje gaat er bij mij niet meer in. ― I don't buy that explanation anymore.