handtekening /hˈɑntəkˌeːnɪŋ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "signature".

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Source term
signature
Translation
handtekening
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Listen to how "handtekening" sounds in Dutch.

Article, Gender & Forms

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

Dictionary form handtekening
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural handtekeningen
Diminutive handtekeningje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de handtekening
Examples
Plaats alstublieft uw handtekening onderaan elke pagina.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Plaats alstublieft uw handtekening onderaan elke pagina.

English: Please put your signature at the bottom of every page.

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Haar handtekening was moeilijk te lezen.

English: Her signature was quite difficult to read.

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Het contract is niet geldig zonder de officiële handtekening van de manager.

English: The contract isn't valid without the manager's official signature.

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