schelp /sxˈɛlp/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "shell".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Vervoer en Activiteiten

Source term
shell
Translation
schelp
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form schelp
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural schelpen
Diminutive schelpje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de schelp
Examples
Dit is de schelp.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Vervoer en Activiteiten.

Example Sentences

Ik zie een schelp op zand.

English: I see a shell on sand.

A1 · Transport and Activities

Ik vind een kleine schelp op het strand.

English: I find a small shell on the beach.

A1 · worldAroundUs

Haar schelp is roze en wit.

English: Her shell is pink and white.

A1 · worldAroundUs

Hij doet de schelp in zijn tas.

English: He puts the shell in his bag.

A1 · worldAroundUs

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