What does "katoen" mean in Dutch?
"katoen" is the Dutch word for "cotton".
katoen /kaːtˈun/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "cotton".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Groenten en Meer
Translation and Meaning
- Word: het katoen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: cotton
- IPA: /kaːtˈun/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: het
- Topic: Dutch Groenten en Meer
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Example Sentences
- Mijn nieuwe T-shirt is van zachte katoen gemaakt. English: My new T-shirt is made of soft cotton.
- Ik koop het liefst kleren van honderd procent katoen. English: I prefer to buy clothes made of 100 percent cotton.
- Hoewel zijde mooier is, blijft katoen veel goedkoper. English: Although silk is nicer, cotton remains much cheaper.
When and How to Use "katoen"
Use "katoen" when you want to talk about "cotton" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Groenten en Meer topic. Because it appears in B1 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 CEFR level is "katoen"?
"katoen" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "katoen"?
"katoen" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "katoen" in a sentence?
Mijn nieuwe T-shirt is van zachte katoen gemaakt.
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