riedel

See also: Riedel

Dutch

Etymology

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Noun

riedel m (plural riedels, diminutive riedeltje n)

1. (music) motif, short jingle, recurring sequence of notes
2. (figuratively) an oft-repeated explanation or phrase

   Dat riedeltje gaat er bij mij niet meer in. ― I don't buy that explanation anymore.

Derived terms

• riedelen