ongelofelijk of ongelooflijk
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ongelofelijk of ongelooflijk
It seems to me that ongelofelijk is colloquial and means emphasis: "super" or "terrible" while ongelooflijk derives van geloven and qualifies something which precisely cannot be beloven. Would you confirm?
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Re: ongelofelijk of ongelooflijk
No, there is no difference between 'ongelofelijk' and 'ongelooflijk'. The only difference there is, is that 'ongelooflijk' is considered to be a bit more posh. Both derive from 'geloven' (not 'beloven').
Though you are correct about the meaning: 'super' or 'terrible' is good (mostly in combination with 'goed' or 'slecht'), but 'unbelievable' is also good.
Though you are correct about the meaning: 'super' or 'terrible' is good (mostly in combination with 'goed' or 'slecht'), but 'unbelievable' is also good.
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