No. 2,112 in Dutch
heus
Genuine; sincere; real.
In a sentence
Heus, ik meen wat ik zeg.
Really, I mean what I say.
Expressing genuineness or sincerity.
Het is heus niet zo moeilijk als het lijkt.
It really isn't as difficult as it seems.
Used to emphasize a negation or assertion to assure.
Dat is een heuse verrassing!
That is a genuine surprise!
Signifying something authentic or notable.
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