Ze bleef optimistisch over de toekomst, zelfs in de moeilijkste tijden.
English: She remained optimistic about the future even during the most difficult times.
optimistisch /ˈɔptimˌɪstis/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "optimistic".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- optimistic
- Translation
- optimistisch
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | optimistisch |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- optimistisch + noun / It is optimistisch
- Examples
- Het is optimistisch.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Hij is optimistisch dat het team dit seizoen het kampioenschap zal winnen.
English: He is optimistic that the team will win the championship this season.
De meeste experts zijn optimistisch dat de economie zich binnen het komende jaar zal herstellen.
English: Most experts are optimistic that the economy will recover within the next year.
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