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"to do" in Dutch

doen
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Summary

The Dutch translation for “to do” is doen.

Pronounced the same

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 Englishdid Dutchdeed Learn
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Examples of "to do" in use

There are 48 examples of the Dutch word for "to do" being used:
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 EnglishWhat did you come here to do? DutchWat kwam je hier doen? Learn
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 EnglishYanni knew what he had to do. DutchYanni wist wat hij moest doen. Learn
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 EnglishShe didn’t know what she could do here. DutchZe wist niet wat ze hier zou kunnen doen. Learn
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 EnglishWhat do you want to do? DutchWat wil je doen? Learn
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 EnglishWhat do you want to do while you’re here? DutchWat wil je doen zolang je hier bent? Learn
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 Englishdoing Dutchaan het doen Learn
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 EnglishI know what they’re going to do. DutchIk weet wat ze gaan doen. Learn
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 EnglishThe question is whether he can do it or not. DutchDe vraag is of hij het kan doen of niet. Learn
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 EnglishWhat are you doing today? DutchWat ga je vandaag doen? Learn

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"to do" Practice (35)
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Lesson phrases
a cumbersome way of doing things,
A single match would do her good, if she would dare to take one from a box, strike it against the wall to warm her fingers.,
but the duckling thought they would harm him; and in his fear he flew into the milk pail, so the milk was splashed all over the room,
Don’t forget to turn the light off.,
Here’s a list of things that Tom needs to do.,
I know what they’re going to do.,
I will do my best.,
I would be grateful if you could do that for me.,
I would rather do management now.,
It was the only thing I could do.,
it will be especially beneficial to get out again,
Please tell me what to do.,
She didn’t know what she could do here.,
There was a lot to do.,
There’s no need to pretend anymore.,
to do (long form),
to do housework,
to do the dishes,
to do the laundry,
to go grocery shopping
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