voetbal /vˈutbɑl/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "football".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Lichamelijke activiteit en sport

Source term
football
Translation
voetbal
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

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

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

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Lichamelijke activiteit en sport.

Example Sentences

Zij spelen elke dag voetbal.

English: They play football every day.

A1 · Physical Activity and Sports

Ik heb een nieuwe voetbal.

English: I have a new football.

A1 · toys

Hij schopt de voetbal in het doel.

English: He kicks the football into the goal.

A1 · toys

Haar voetbal is zwart-wit.

English: Her football is black and white.

A1 · toys

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