dwaas /dʋˈaːs/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "fool".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen

Source term
fool
Translation
dwaas
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form dwaas
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural dwaasen
Diminutive dwaasje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de dwaas
Examples
Dit is de dwaas.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen.

Example Sentences

Als je een dwaas gelooft, kun je gemakkelijk je vertrouwen in mensen verliezen.

English: If you believe a fool, you could easily lose your trust in people.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Alleen een dwaas zou vandaag zo'n genereus aanbod weigeren.

English: Only a fool would refuse such a generous offer today.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Ik voelde me dom toen ik haar verjaardag weer vergeten was.

English: I felt like a fool after forgetting her birthday again.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Hij is geen dwaas als het om beleggen gaat.

English: He is no fool when it comes to investing money.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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