mouw /mˈʌʊ/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "sleeve".

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Source term
sleeve
Translation
mouw
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of mouw (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

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

Dictionary form mouw
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural mouwen
Diminutive mouwje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de mouw
Examples
Hij rolde de mouw van zijn overhemd op.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Hij rolde de mouw van zijn overhemd op.

English: He rolled up the sleeve of his shirt.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Ze scheurde de mouw van haar jurk.

English: She tore the sleeve of her dress.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

De mouwen zijn te lang voor mij.

English: The sleeves are too long for me.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Ze stropte de mouw van haar shirt op.

English: She rolled up the sleeve of her shirt.

B1 · Fashion And Personal Care

Er zit een gat in mijn mouw.

English: There is a hole in my sleeve.

B1 · Fashion And Personal Care

Hij scheurde de mouw van zijn jas.

English: He tore the sleeve of his jacket.

B1 · Fashion And Personal Care

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