What does "het dier" mean in Dutch?
"het dier" is the Dutch word for "animal".
het dier /hətˈir/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "animal".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Dieren en Speelgoed
Translation and Meaning
- Word: het dier
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: animal
- IPA: /hətˈir/
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: het
- Topic: Dutch Dieren en Speelgoed
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Example Sentences
- Het dier woont in het bos. English: The animal lives in the forest.
- Het is een groot dier. English: It's a big animal.
- Ik hou van dieren. English: I like animals.
When and How to Use "het dier"
Use "het dier" when you want to talk about "animal" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Dieren en Speelgoed topic. Because it appears in A0 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 "het dier"?
"het dier" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "het dier"?
"het dier" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "het dier" in a sentence?
Het dier woont in het bos.
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