Ze rende de trap af om de deur te openen.
English: She ran downstairs to answer the door.
beneden /bənˈeːdən/ · adverb · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "downstairs".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- downstairs
- Translation
- beneden
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adverb
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| Dictionary form | beneden |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + beneden
- Examples
- Ik heb mijn tas beneden in de keuken laten liggen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Ik heb mijn tas beneden in de keuken laten liggen.
English: I left my bag downstairs in the kitchen.
Hij ging naar beneden om ontbijt te maken.
English: He went downstairs to make breakfast.
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on business
voor zaken
part time
parttime
primary school
basisschool
secondary school
middelbare school
booking office
kaartjesloket
notice board
mededelingenbord
opening hours
openingstijden
living room
de woonkamer
dining room
eetkamer
waiting room
wachtkamer
facilities
voorzieningen
kitchen
de keuken
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