Sommige bacteriën kunnen overleven in extreem hete of koude omgevingen.
English: Some bacteria can survive in extremely hot or cold environments.
bacteriën /bˌɑktɪːrˈiən/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "bacteria".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- bacteria
- Translation
- bacteriën
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | bacteriën |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | bacteriënen |
| Diminutive | bacteriënje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + bacteriën
- Examples
- Dit is bacteriën.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Schadelijke bacteriën kunnen snel groeien op rauwe kip die niet gekoeld wordt.
English: Harmful bacteria can grow quickly on raw chicken left unrefrigerated.
Wetenschappers hebben recent nieuwe bacteriën diep in de oceaan ontdekt.
English: Scientists have discovered new bacteria deep in the ocean recently.
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