extern /ɛkstˈɛrn/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "external".

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Source term
external
Translation
extern
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form extern
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
extern + noun / It is extern
Examples
We hebben een externe adviseur ingehuurd om onze marketingstrategie te beoordelen.
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Example Sentences

De buitenmuren van het huis moeten voor de winter geschilderd worden.

English: The external walls of the house need painting before winter.

B2 · States And Conditions

We hebben een externe adviseur ingehuurd om onze marketingstrategie te beoordelen.

English: We hired an external consultant to review our marketing strategy.

B2 · States And Conditions

Veel externe factoren beïnvloeden het succes van een klein bedrijf.

English: Many external factors influence the success of a small business.

B2 · States And Conditions

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