Als je met nederlaag wordt geconfronteerd, kun je uitdagingen overwinnen door voortdurende inspanning.
English: If you face defeat, you can overcome challenges by making continuous effort.
nederlaag /nˌeːdərlˈaːx/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "defeat".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
- Source term
- defeat
- Translation
- nederlaag
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".
| Dictionary form | nederlaag |
|---|---|
| Article | de |
| Gender/article class | common (de-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | nederlaagen |
| Diminutive | nederlaagje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + de nederlaag
- Examples
- Dit is de nederlaag.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen.
Example Sentences
De verrassende nederlaag van het team schokte hun trouwe fans diep.
English: The team's surprising defeat shocked their loyal fans deeply.
Ondanks de nederlaag bleef ze positief over toekomstige kansen.
English: Despite the defeat, she remained positive about future opportunities.
Hij maakte van elke nederlaag een belangrijke les voor zichzelf.
English: He turned every defeat into a powerful lesson for himself.
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