aarzelen /ˈaːrzələn/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "hesitate".

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Aarzel niet om mij te bellen wanneer je hulp nodig hebt. English: Don't hesitate to call me when you need help.
  • Zij heeft lang geaarzeld voordat ze eindelijk haar baan opzegde. English: She hesitated for a long time before she finally quit her job.
  • Wij aarzelen om dat dure huis te kopen vanwege de hoge rente. English: We hesitate to buy that expensive house because of the high interest rate.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does "aarzelen" mean in Dutch?

"aarzelen" is the Dutch word for "hesitate".

What CEFR level is "aarzelen"?

"aarzelen" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "aarzelen"?

"aarzelen" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "aarzelen" in a sentence?

Aarzel niet om mij te bellen wanneer je hulp nodig hebt.

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