vouwen /vˈʌʊən/ · verb · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "fold".

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Source term
fold
Translation
vouwen
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form vouwen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + vouwen
Examples
Ze vouwt haar kleren op nadat ze ze gewassen heeft.
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Example Sentences

Ze vouwt haar kleren op nadat ze ze gewassen heeft.

English: She folds her clothes after washing them.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Hij vouwde het shirt op en legde het weg.

English: He folded the shirt and put it away.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Ik vouw altijd mijn sokken voordat ik ze opberg.

English: I always fold my socks before storing them.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Ze vouwde de handdoek op en legde hem weg.

English: She folded the towel and put it away.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

Ik vouw altijd mijn kleren voordat ik naar bed ga.

English: I always fold my clothes before bed.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

Hij vouwde het papier tot een klein vierkant.

English: He folded the paper into a small square.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

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