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"the" in Dutch

de
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Summary

The Dutch translation for “the” is de.

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 Englishthe (neutral) Dutchhet Learn
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 Englishdefinite article Dutchbepaald lidwoord Learn

Examples of "the" in use

There are 3969 examples of the Dutch word for "the" being used:
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 EnglishThe queen wore a beautiful dress adorned with rubies. DutchDe koningin droeg een prachtige jurk met robijnen versierd. Learn
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 EnglishThe stronger the response, the better we can respond to your needs. DutchHoe sterker de respons, hoe beter we kunnen inspelen op jouw noden. Learn
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 EnglishExperience within the world of e-publishing is an asset. DutchErvaring binnen de wereld van e-publishing is een troef. Learn
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 EnglishHere are the new words that I have noted down until today. DutchHier zijn de nieuwe woorden die ik tot vandaag heb genoteerd. Learn
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 EnglishThe devastating floods destroyed the village. DutchDe verwoestende overstromingen vernietigden het dorp. Learn
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 EnglishThe foster parents support the development of the child. DutchDe pleegouders ondersteunen de ontwikkeling van het kind. Learn
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 EnglishThe minister had to endure a barrage of questions from the press. DutchDe minister moest een spervuur van vragen van de pers ondergaan. Learn
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 EnglishThe movie was somewhat boring in the beginning but became captivating later. DutchDe film was enigszins saai in het begin, maar werd later boeiend. Learn
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 EnglishThis oil is too thick to pour through the small opening. DutchDeze olie is te stroperig om door de kleine opening te gieten. Learn
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 EnglishDo you have to give way to the reversing red car? DutchMoet je voorrang verlenen aan de achteruitrijdende rode auto? Learn

Practice Lesson

"the" Practice (3698)
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Lesson words
the,
the entry into force,
to work
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Lesson phrases
A bomb shelter is a basement to protect the population from air raid and other types of danger.,
a bullet to the heart,
a bush on the edge of the clearing was shaking,
a cart that rattles on the cobblestones,
A chirp was heard, and all the animals of the eggs came alive and stuck their heads out of the egg shells.,
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 confrontation between hotheads and the police,
A fly fell into the milk.,
A girl was injured in her face at the level of the neck and ear.,
A great hunt was held; the hunters lay around the swamp; yes, some sat up in the branches of the trees, which stretched far over the reed.,
A guitar is a stringed instrument that is played with the fingers or with a plectrum.,
A license is an official permission from the government to carry out a particular activity.,
A lie has no legs.,
a market leader in the manufacturing sector,
A mention in the footnote is sufficient.,
a night in jail,
A number of Brussels taxi associations today left the Brussels inner ring paralysed.,
A pile-up happened during rush hour.,
a pub, a lady on a bike,
a reflection of society
etc.

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