boven Jan zijn in Dutch

IPA: /ˌboː.və(n)ˈjɑn ˈzɛi̯n/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From a term in belote for having more than 50 points. Literally, “to be above John”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to be above John}} “to be above John”, {{lit|to be above John}} Literally, “to be above John” Head templates: {{nl-verb}} boven Jan zijn Inflection templates: {{nl-conj-see|zijn}}

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        "to have overcome hardship"
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        "to have recovered, to have (been) healed"
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    }
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"boven Jan zijn" meaning in Dutch

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