middelnaam

Dutch

Noun

middelnaam m (plural middelnamen, diminutive middelnaampje n)

  1. Unusual translation of tweede naam. Often the forced translation of the Anglo-Saxon middle name.
  2. (figuratively) a trait, activity, or action closely associated with a person.
    Think twice about playing for cash because "Poker" is her middle name.
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