reuze-

Dutch

Etymology

From reus (“giant”). Compare the cognate German riesen-, and Swedish jätte- which is formed similarly.

Prefix

reuze-

  1. (added to a noun) giant, giant-sized
    een reuzehuis ― a giant house
  2. (added to an adjective) very, extremely, hugely
    reuzegezellig ― super cosy
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