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"tortoise" in Dutch

schildpad
Tortoise. The Dutch for "tortoise" is "schildpad".
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Literal Breakdown

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shield schild
toad pad

Summary

The Dutch translation for “tortoise” is schildpad. The Dutch, schildpad, can be broken down into 2 parts:"shield" (schild) and "toad" (pad).

See also

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tortoises schildpadden

Examples of "tortoise" in use

There are 9 examples of the Dutch word for "tortoise" being used:
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the tortoise de schildpad
They have a tortoise. Zij hebben een schildpad.
Why did you buy a turtle? Waarom heb je een schildpad gekocht?
How long does a turtle live? Hoelang leeft een schildpad?
the hare and the tortoise de haas en de schildpad
The turtle died. De schildpad stierf.
We found a turtle in the garden. We vonden een schildpad in de tuin.
A tortoise is slow. Een schildpad is traag.
Ziri made an enclosure for his tortoise. Ziri maakte een behuizing voor zijn schildpad.

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toad,
tortoise
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A tortoise is slow.,
How long does a turtle live?,
the hare and the tortoise,
the tortoise,
The turtle died.,
They have a tortoise.,
We found a turtle in the garden.,
Why did you buy a turtle?,
Ziri made an enclosure for his tortoise.
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Image source
https://pixabay.com/en/turtle-animal-panzer-tortoise-1234015/