Elke regel heeft een uitzondering, ook deze over veiligheid.
English: Every rule has an exception, including this one about safety.
uitzondering /ˈœytzˌɔndərˌɪŋ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "exception".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- exception
- Translation
- uitzondering
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | uitzondering |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | uitzonderingen |
| Diminutive | uitzonderingje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + uitzondering
- Examples
- Dit is uitzondering.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Hij werkt elke dag zonder uitzondering, zelfs op nationale feestdagen.
English: He works every day without exception, even on national holidays.
Behalve Maria kwam iedereen op tijd.
English: With the exception of Maria, everyone arrived on time.
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