Als je de rust verstoort, kun je een probleem veroorzaken dat moeilijk op te lossen is.
English: If you disturb the quiet, you might cause a problem that is hard to fix.
storen /stˈoːrən/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "disturb".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
- Source term
- disturb
- Translation
- storen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | storen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + storen
- Examples
- We moeten vaak storen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen.
Example Sentences
Stoor uw zus niet terwijl zij aan het studeren is.
English: Please do not disturb your sister while she is studying.
Luide geluiden op straat verstoorden mijn slaap de hele nacht.
English: Loud noises from the street disturbed my sleep all night.
Het vreemde nieuws bracht haar nog dagenlang van streek.
English: The strange news disturbed her for several days afterwards.
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