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"my" in Dutch

mijn
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Summary

The Dutch translation for “my” is mijn.

Pronounced the same

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mine (an excavation in the earth) mijn

Examples of "my" in use

There are 310 examples of the Dutch word for "my" being used:
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My speech was short and powerful. Mijn betoog was kort en krachtig.
My grandfather is a carpenter. Mijn grootvader is timmerman.
My boss says that you sing very well. Mijn baas zegt dat jij heel goed zingt.
The keys are on my desk. De sleutels liggen op mijn bureau.
I don’t want to lose my customers. Ik wil mijn klanten niet verliezen.
I have a hole in my jeans. Ik heb een gat in mijn spijkerbroek.
My foot is so fat that it no longer fits in my shoe. Mijn voet is zo dik dat hij niet meer in mijn schoen past.
Do you want to embarrass me in front of my friends? Wil je me voor schut zetten waar al mijn vrienden bij zijn?
he said I hadn’t taken my responsibility hij zei dat ik niet mijn verantwoordelijkheid nam
In my new position I work more behind the scenes. In mijn nieuwe functie werk ik meer achter de schermen.

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A bird is incessantly singing on my balcony.,
According to the on-board computer there is something wrong with my tyre pressure.,
All of my brothers and sisters were born in Boston.,
Allow me to introduce my wife to you.,
at ease,
Can I charge my phone anywhere around here?,
Can I have breakfast in my room?,
Do you have this in my size?,
Give me back my ring.,
Give them my number.,
He grabbed me by the collar.,
he said I hadn’t taken my responsibility,
His offer suits my taste.,
I approach my destination.,
I asked for my money back.,
I can’t find my umbrella.,
I can’t get my headphones off my head.,
I can’t reveal my source.,
I clenched my fists in frustration.,
I don’t care about my future.
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