Als je durft te spreken, zullen ze jouw idee misschien niet meteen afwijzen.
English: If you dare to speak up, they might not reject your idea immediately.
durven /dˈɵrvən/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "dare".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Actie en Reactie
- Source term
- dare
- Translation
- durven
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | durven |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + durven
- Examples
- We moeten vaak durven.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Actie en Reactie.
Example Sentences
Hoe durf je vandaag zo tegen je grootmoeder te praten!
English: How dare you speak to your grandmother like that today!
Ze daagde hem uit om in het ijskoude meer te springen.
English: She dared him to jump into the freezing cold lake.
Hij heeft nog nooit bij zijn baas durven vragen om een loonsverhoging.
English: He has never dared to ask his boss for a raise.
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