maaltijd /mˈaːltɛɪt/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "meal".

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Source term
meal
Translation
maaltijd
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

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

Dictionary form maaltijd
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural maaltijden
Diminutive maaltijdje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de maaltijd
Examples
Ik eet meestal drie maaltijden per dag.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ik eet meestal drie maaltijden per dag.

English: I usually have three meals a day.

B1 · Meals And Dining

We genoten van een heerlijke maaltijd in het restaurant.

English: We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

B1 · Meals And Dining

Ze maakte een gezonde maaltijd voor haar gezin.

English: She prepared a healthy meal for her family.

B1 · Meals And Dining

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