sms /ˌɛsˌɛmˈɛs/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "text message".

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Source term
text message
Translation
sms
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

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

Dictionary form sms
Article het
Gender/article class neuter (het-word)
Regular/likely plural smsen
Diminutive smsje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + het sms
Examples
Ze stuurde me een sms over de vergadering.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ze stuurde me een sms over de vergadering.

English: She sent me a text message about the meeting.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Ik kreeg een sms van mijn moeder.

English: I received a text message from my mother.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Hij reageerde snel op mijn sms.

English: He replied to my text message quickly.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Ik stuurde je gisteren een sms.

English: I sent you a text message yesterday.

B1 · Media And Communication

Ze kreeg een sms van haar vriend(in).

English: She received a text message from her friend.

B1 · Media And Communication

Controleer regelmatig uw sms-berichten.

English: Please check your text messages regularly.

B1 · Media And Communication

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