Mijn oom gaat in de zomer elk weekend zeilen.
English: My uncle goes sailing every weekend in summer.
zeilen /zˈɛɪlən/ · noun · CEFR A2. Dutch translation of "sailing".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- sailing
- Translation
- zeilen
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "het".
| Dictionary form | zeilen |
|---|---|
| Article | het |
| Gender/article class | neuter (het-word) |
| Regular/likely plural | zeilens |
| Diminutive | zeilentje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + het zeilen
- Examples
- Dit is het zeilen.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Zeilen is een geweldige sport op een winderige dag.
English: Sailing is a wonderful sport on a windy day.
Ze leert zeilen bij de lokale club.
English: She is learning sailing at the local club.
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