De leeuw brulde hard in de dierentuin.
English: The lion roared loudly in the zoo.
leeuw /lˈeʊ/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "lion".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- lion
- Translation
- leeuw
- CEFR Level
- B1
- 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 | leeuw |
|---|---|
| Article | de |
| Gender/article class | common (de-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | leeuwen |
| Diminutive | leeuwje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + de leeuw
- Examples
- Dit is de leeuw.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ze zag vorig jaar een leeuw in Afrika.
English: She saw a lion in Africa last year.
Leeuwen leven in groepen in het wild.
English: Lions live in groups in the wild.
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