Dutch-English translations for roddel

gossip
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Thus, I was merely repeating gossip, which I feel I am entitled to do. Ik herhaalde dus slechts roddels, en dat is volgens mij niet verboden. As we know in life, though, and certainly in politics, gossip is more stubborn than the truth, especially when that gossip is bandied about constantly, whether or not it is relevant. Maar we weten allemaal hoe het gaat in het leven, en zeker in de politiek, de roddel is hardnekkiger dan de waarheid, zelfs wanneer die roddel te pas en te onpas wordt verkondigd. Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip
rumorTheres a rumor going round that hes going to get married.They say he used to be a thief, but thats just rumor.John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

rumourUnproven accusations are being fired off on the basis of rumour and hearsay. Er worden beschuldigingen geuit zonder bewijzen, op grond van geruchten, ja zelfs van roddel.

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