essentieel /ˌɛsənʃˈeːl/ · adverb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "essentially".

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Source term
essentially
Translation
essentieel
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form essentieel
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + essentieel
Examples
We moeten vaak essentieel.
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Example Sentences

Beide voorstellen zijn in wezen hetzelfde, ondanks kleine verschillen in formulering.

English: Both proposals are essentially the same, despite small wording differences.

B2 · accuracyAndCertainty

Eigenlijk is ze aardig, ook al lijkt ze streng.

English: She is essentially a kind person, even when she seems strict.

B2 · accuracyAndCertainty

Het boek gaat eigenlijk over moed en de kracht van vriendschap.

English: The book is essentially about courage and the power of friendship.

B2 · accuracyAndCertainty

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