make-up in English: make-up | Dutch-English Dictionary

make-up /mˈaːkə(en)ˈʌp(nl)/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dictionary entry meaning "make-up" in English.

Meanings of "make-up"

Used with the meaning "makeup". noun · CEFR B2

Translation and Meaning

Word: de make-up
Language: Dutch
Meaning: make-up
IPA: /mˈaːkə(en)ˈʌp(nl)/
CEFR Level: B1
Part of speech: noun
Article: de
Topic: Dutch Mode en Persoonlijke Verzorging
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Example Sentences

Mijn zus draagt elke dag een beetje make-up naar school. English: My sister wears a little makeup to school every day.
Zij heeft nieuwe make-up gekocht voor het feest morgen. English: She bought new makeup for the party tomorrow.
Hoewel hij geen make-up nodig heeft, vindt hij het mooi. English: Although he doesn't need makeup, he likes it.

When and How to Use "make-up"

Use "make-up" when you want to talk about "make-up" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Mode en Persoonlijke Verzorging 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.