de hond /dəhˈɔnt/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "dog".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Dieren en Speelgoed

Source term
dog
Translation
de hond
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form de hond
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural honden
Diminutive hondje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de hond
Examples
Dit is de hond.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Dieren en Speelgoed.

Example Sentences

Mijn hond is erg klein.

English: My dog is very small.

A1 · Animals and Toys

Mijn hond is klein en bruin.

English: My dog is small and brown.

A0 · weatherNature

De hond speelt in het park.

English: The dog plays in the park.

A0 · weatherNature

Ze heeft thuis een grote hond.

English: She has a big dog at home.

A0 · weatherNature

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