Eieren zijn elke ochtend een uitstekende eiwitbron bij het ontbijt.
English: Eggs are an excellent source of protein for breakfast every single morning.
eiwit /ˈɛɪʋɪt/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "protein".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- protein
- Translation
- eiwit
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | eiwit |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | eiwiten |
| Diminutive | eiwitje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + eiwit
- Examples
- Dit is eiwit.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ze verhoogde haar eiwitinname terwijl ze trainde voor de lange herfstmarathon.
English: She increased her protein intake while training for the long autumn marathon.
De meeste bonen bevatten veel plantaardige eiwitten en nog veel andere nuttige voedingsstoffen.
English: Most beans contain a lot of plant protein and many other useful nutrients.
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