No. 8,468 in Dutch
handtastelijkheden
Physical harassment or inappropriate touching.
In a sentence
De handtastelijkheden tijdens het feest waren onacceptabel.
The inappropriate touches during the party were unacceptable.
Here, 'handtastelijkheden' is used to denote inappropriate physical behavior, highlighting its negative connotation and context.
In sommige culturen worden handtastelijkheden anders geïnterpreteerd.
In some cultures, physical contact is interpreted differently.
In this sentence, 'handtastelijkheden' refers to physical contact, illustrating cultural perceptions of personal space and interaction types.
De leerkracht moest letten op eventuele handtastelijkheden onder de studenten.
The teacher had to watch out for any untoward physical actions among the students.
'Handtastelijkheden' here points to unwanted or excessive physical interactions, showing vigilance in an educational setting.
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