illusie /ɪlˈyzˌi/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "illusion".

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Source term
illusion
Translation
illusie
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 illusie
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural illusies
Diminutive illusietje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de illusie
Examples
Haar gevoel van veiligheid bleek een volledige illusie te zijn.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

De spiegel liet de kamer veel groter lijken.

English: The mirror created the illusion of a much larger room.

B2 · Security And Trust

Haar gevoel van veiligheid bleek een volledige illusie te zijn.

English: Her sense of safety turned out to be a complete illusion.

B2 · Security And Trust

Goochelaars maken verbazingwekkende illusies met eenvoudige maar slimme hulpmiddelen.

English: Magicians create amazing illusions using simple but clever tools.

B2 · Security And Trust

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