De algehele kwaliteit van het werk is het afgelopen jaar aanzienlijk verbeterd.
English: The overall quality of the work has improved significantly over the past year.
over het algemeen /ˈoːvərhətˌɑlɣəmˈeːn/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "overall".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- overall
- Translation
- over het algemeen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | over het algemeen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- over het algemeen + noun / It is over het algemeen
- Examples
- Het is over het algemeen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Haar algemene prestaties op school zijn gedurende dit schooljaar uitstekend geweest.
English: Her overall performance at school has been excellent throughout this academic term.
Het ontwerp van het gebouw is modern maar houdt rekening met de traditionele stijl.
English: The overall design of the building is modern but respects the traditional style.
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