What does "kijken naar" mean in Dutch?
"kijken naar" is the Dutch word for "look at".
kijken naar /kˈɛɪkənnˈaːr/ · werkwoord · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "look at".
See also: Translation page (English → Dutch)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: kijken naar
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: look at
- IPA: /kˈɛɪkənnˈaːr/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: werkwoord
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Example Sentences
- Kijk naar de lucht, de sterren zijn vanavond mooi. English: Look at the sky, the stars are beautiful tonight.
- Kun je naar dit rapport kijken en me vertellen wat je ervan vindt? English: Can you look at this report and tell me what you think of it?
- Ze zei dat ik naar haar moest kijken als ze sprak. English: She said I should look at her when she spoke.
When and How to Use "kijken naar"
Use "kijken naar" when you want to talk about "look at" in Dutch. It functions as "werkwoord". 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 "kijken naar"?
"kijken naar" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "kijken naar"?
"kijken naar" is tagged as a werkwoord in SmartWords.
Can you show "kijken naar" in a sentence?
Kijk naar de lucht, de sterren zijn vanavond mooi.
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