De appel is oranje.
English: The apple is orange.
oranje /ˈoːrɑɲə/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "orange".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Kleuren
- Source term
- orange
- Translation
- oranje
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "het".
| Dictionary form | oranje |
|---|---|
| Article | het |
| Gender/article class | neuter (het-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | oranjes |
| Diminutive | oranjetje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + het oranje
- Examples
- Dit is het oranje.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Kleuren.
Example Sentences
Ik vind het oranje shirt dat je vandaag draagt leuk.
English: I like the orange shirt that you wear today.
De sinaasappel is zoet.
English: The orange is sweet.
Ik drink sinaasappelsap.
English: I drink orange juice.
Ze eet een sinaasappel na het avondeten.
English: She eats an orange after dinner.
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