Translation and Meaning
- Word: het nijlpaard
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: hippo
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: Dutch Savanne- en Boerderijdieren
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Example Sentences
- Het nijlpaard is in het water. English: The hippo is in water.
When and How to Use "het nijlpaard"
Use "het nijlpaard" when you want to talk about "hippo" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Savanne- en Boerderijdieren topic. Because it appears in A1 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.
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