De bruid zag er prachtig uit in haar witte zijden jurk.
English: The bride looked absolutely gorgeous in her white silk dress.
prachtig /prˈɑxtəx/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "gorgeous".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- gorgeous
- Translation
- prachtig
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | prachtig |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- prachtig + noun / It is prachtig
- Examples
- Het is prachtig.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
We huurden een prachtig klein huisje bij het fonkelende bergmeer.
English: We rented a gorgeous little cabin near the sparkling mountain lake.
De zonsondergang boven de haven was prachtig die zomeravond.
English: The sunset over the harbour was gorgeous last summer evening.
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