douanebeambte /dˈʌʊaːnˌeːbəˌɑmbtə/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "customs officer".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: de douanebeambte
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: customs officer
  • IPA: /dˈʌʊaːnˌeːbəˌɑmbtə/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: de
  • Image:Photo of douanebeambte (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • De douanebeambte controleerde mijn paspoort. English: The customs officer checked my passport.
  • Gelieve alle goederen aan de douanebeambte te melden. English: Please declare all goods to the customs officer.
  • De douanebeambte vroeg naar de inhoud van mijn koffer. English: The customs officer asked about the contents of my suitcase.

When and How to Use "douanebeambte"

Use "douanebeambte" when you want to talk about "customs officer" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". 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 does "douanebeambte" mean in Dutch?

"douanebeambte" is the Dutch word for "customs officer".

What CEFR level is "douanebeambte"?

"douanebeambte" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "douanebeambte"?

"douanebeambte" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "douanebeambte" in a sentence?

De douanebeambte controleerde mijn paspoort.

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