Inspanningen voor natuurbescherming hebben onlangs meerdere bedreigde diersoorten gered.
English: Wildlife conservation efforts have saved several endangered species recently.
natuurbehoud /naːtˈyrbəhˌʌʊt/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "conservation".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- conservation
- Translation
- natuurbehoud
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | natuurbehoud |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | natuurbehouden |
| Diminutive | natuurbehoudje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + natuurbehoud
- Examples
- Dit is natuurbehoud.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ze werkt voor een organisatie die het lokale regenwoud beschermt.
English: She works for a conservation group protecting the local rainforest.
Energiebesparing is essentieel om klimaatverandering effectief te bestrijden.
English: Energy conservation is essential for fighting climate change effectively.
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