krijg de vinkentering

krɛi̯x də ˈvɪŋ.kə.teː.rɪŋinsult

What does krijg de vinkentering mean? krijg de vinkentering is a Dutch severe that translates to “get utterly fucked / get the worst disease” in English.

get the finch's tuberculosis

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"get utterly fucked / get the worst disease"

A highly specific, creative disease curse. 'Vinkentering' acts as an intensified version of normal 'tering'.

Krijg allemaal de vinkentering. (All of you get the finch's tuberculosis.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Shows off the Dutch flair for elaborating on diseases.

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