Translation and Meaning
- Word: aarzelen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: hesitate
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
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Example Sentences
- Ze heeft getwijfeld door de uitdaging waarmee ze werd geconfronteerd voordat ze zelfverzekerd besloot. English: She has hesitated because of the challenge she faced before deciding confidently.
When and How to Use "aarzelen"
Use "aarzelen" when you want to talk about "hesitate" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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