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
Dit is de handtekening.
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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