No. 1,887 in Dutch
pechtold
The Dutch word "pechtold" does not have a widely recognized meaning in English; it may refer to a surname, specifically related to Alexander Pechtold, a Dutch politician.
In a sentence
Pechtold is bekend als een Nederlandse politicus.
Pechtold is known as a Dutch politician.
Pechtold is used as a proper noun referring to a specific person.
Bij het schaken haalde hij een pechtold-move, wat iedereen verraste.
In chess, he made a 'Pechtold' move, which surprised everyone.
Pechtold is metaphorically used to describe a strategic or surprising move, inspired by actions or reputation of the person.
De nieuwe regel was een echte pechtold en bracht veel discussie teweeg.
The new rule was a true 'pechtold' and caused much discussion.
Pechtold is idiomatically used to label a controversial or daring initiative, extended from its association with a known personality.
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