Ga en steek de straat over.
English: Go and cross the street.
het kruis /hətkrˈœys/ · verb · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "cross".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Vervoer en Activiteiten
- Source term
- cross
- Translation
- het kruis
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | het kruis |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + kruis
- Examples
- We moeten vaak kruis.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Vervoer en Activiteiten.
Example Sentences
We steken de straat over bij de verkeerslichten.
English: We cross the street at the lights.
Streep alsjeblieft het verkeerde antwoord door.
English: Please cross the wrong answer out.
Ze steekt de rivier per boot over.
English: She crosses the river by boat.
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