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"is" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “is” is is.

Examples of "is" in use

There are 1074 examples of the Dutch word for "is" being used:
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He’s financially dependent on his wife. Hij is financieel afhankelijk van zijn vrouw.
The bridge is reinforced with steel crossbeams. De brug is verstevigd met stalen dwarsbalken.
The gamekeeper is responsible for the game. De jachtopziener is verantwoordelijk voor het wild.
The speaker’s assertion is dubious. De bewering van de spreker is twijfelachtig.
Creative work is often an expression of creativity. Scheppend werk is vaak een uiting van creativiteit.
Is the filing of your annual accounts in order? Is de neerlegging van uw jaarrekening in orde?
Shipping on the Rhine is of great economic importance. De scheepvaart op de Rijn is van groot economisch belang.
The peculiar architecture of that building is unique. De zonderlinge architectuur van dat gebouw is uniek.
They refuse to take a detour because it’s shorter. Ze weigeren een omweg te nemen omdat het korter is.
This removes the last obstacle. Daarmee is het laatste beletsel uit de weg geruimd.

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A bomb shelter is a basement to protect the population from air raid and other types of danger.,
A candle is made of wax.,
A clothes hanger is a piece of wood, metal or plastic, in the shape of the human shoulders and has a hook on the top.,
A cloud is condensed water vapour.,
A daughter is a person of the female gender in relation to one or two parents.,
A good education is essential for a successful career.,
A guardrail is a barrier placed next to roads.,
A guitar is a stringed instrument that is played with the fingers or with a plectrum.,
A healthy diet is important for strong bones.,
a liar that is right, that’s true,
A license is an official permission from the government to carry out a particular activity.,
A lie has no legs.,
A loan for a car is sometimes necessary.,
A lot has happened in the meantime.,
A memory is an experience from the past that is stored in memory.,
A mention in the footnote is sufficient.,
A pinstripe is a classic pattern.,
A pole is a stick used to jump over objects.,
A raven is as black as coal.,
A semi-trailer is a trailer that does not have its own front axle and of which an important part of the weight rests on the towing vehicle (the tractor).
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