het oor /hətˈoːr/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "ear".

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Dagelijkse Voorwerpen

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Mijn oor doet pijn. English: My ear hurts.
  • Het kind heeft kleine oren. English: The child has small ears.
  • Hij houdt zijn oor dicht. English: He keeps his ear closed.

When and How to Use "het oor"

Use "het oor" when you want to talk about "ear" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Dagelijkse Voorwerpen 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 does "het oor" mean in Dutch?

"het oor" is the Dutch word for "ear".

What CEFR level is "het oor"?

"het oor" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "het oor"?

"het oor" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "het oor" in a sentence?

Mijn oor doet pijn.

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More words in this topic: Dutch Dagelijkse Voorwerpen

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