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"even" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “even” is zelfs.

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Examples of "even" in use

There are 22 examples of the Dutch word for "even" being used:
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Even Tom smiled. Zelfs Tom glimlachte.
Even intelligent people are sometimes absent-minded. Zelfs intelligente mensen zijn soms verstrooid.
“Thank God!” the duckling said with a sigh; “I’m so ugly that even the dog doesn’t want to bite me.” “Goddank!” zei het eendje met een zucht; “ik ben zo lelijk, dat de hond mij zelfs niet wil bijten.”
Even the elder tree bent down its bows into the water, and the sun shone warm and lovely! Zelfs de vlierboom boog zich met zijn takken tot hem in het water neer, en de zon scheen warm en liefelijk!
Even men sometimes cry. Zelfs mannen huilen soms.
The poor duckling was teased by all; even his sisters were angry with him and kept saying, “If only the cat grabbed you, you ugly creature!” Het arme eendje werd door allen geplaagd; zelfs zijn zusters waren kwaad op hem en zeiden steeds: “Mocht de kat je maar beetpakken, jou lelijk schepsel!”
Even chocolate contains vitamins. Zelfs chocolade bevat vitaminen.
And the tomcat, whom she called her son, could arch his back and purr; he even gave sparks, but then one had to stroke his hair the wrong direction. En de kater, die zij haar zoontje noemde, kon een hoge rug zetten en spinnen; hij gaf zelfs vonken van zich, maar dan moest men zijn haar de verkeerde kant opstrijken.
Aren’t you even a little curious? Ben je zelfs niet nieuwsgierig?
Even if you’re tired, you must persevere. Zelfs als je moe bent, moet je doorzetten.

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And the tomcat, whom she called her son, could arch his back and purr; he even gave sparks, but then one had to stroke his hair the wrong direction.,
Aren’t you even a little curious?,
Even chocolate contains vitamins.,
Even I can sing.,
Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t do that.,
Even if it’s raining, I’ll go for a walk.,
Even if you’re tired, you must persevere.,
Even intelligent people are sometimes absent-minded.,
Even men sometimes cry.,
Even on TV there’s racism.,
Even specialists do not understand this incredible accident.,
Even the elder tree bent down its bows into the water, and the sun shone warm and lovely!,
Even Tom smiled.,
I even work on Sundays.,
Nevertheless, he always remains optimistic, even in difficult times.,
No one had bought any from her the whole day, nor had anyone given her even a penny.,
No one had bought one from her all day, no one had even given her alms.,
The poor duckling was teased by all; even his sisters were angry with him and kept saying, “If only the cat grabbed you, you ugly creature!”,
Their legs went by themselves, and they were all in the water; even the ugly, greyish duckling swam along.,
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