What does "dalen" mean in Dutch?
"dalen" is the Dutch word for "decline".
dalen /dˈaːlən/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "decline".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
Translation and Meaning
- Word: dalen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: decline
- IPA: /dˈaːlən/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
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Example Sentences
- De temperatuur zal vannacht onder het vriespunt dalen volgens de weersvoorspelling. English: According to the weather forecast, the temperature will drop below freezing tonight.
- De aandelen zijn vorige week sterk gedaald door slecht economisch nieuws. English: The stocks fell sharply last week due to bad economic news.
- Als de prijzen blijven dalen, wordt het voor producenten lastig. English: If prices keep falling, it will become difficult for producers.
When and How to Use "dalen"
Use "dalen" when you want to talk about "decline" 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 CEFR level is "dalen"?
"dalen" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "dalen"?
"dalen" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "dalen" in a sentence?
De temperatuur zal vannacht onder het vriespunt dalen volgens de weersvoorspelling.
More words in this topic: Dutch Uitdagingen en Terugslagen
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