De oorzaak van het ongeluk is voor de onderzoekers nog onbekend.
English: The cause of the accident is still unknown to investigators.
onbekend /ɔnbəkˈɛnt/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "unknown".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- unknown
- Translation
- onbekend
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | onbekend |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- onbekend + noun / It is onbekend
- Examples
- Het is onbekend.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Veel onbekende soorten leven in de diepste delen van de oceaan.
English: Many unknown species live in the deepest parts of the ocean.
Ze geniet ervan naar onbekende plaatsen te reizen en nieuwe mensen te ontmoeten.
English: She enjoys travelling to unknown places and meeting new people.
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