het schilderij /hətsxˌɪldərˈɛɪ/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "painting".

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Buiten- en Creatieve Activiteiten

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Het schilderij hangt aan de muur. English: The painting hangs on the wall.
  • Het schilderij is heel oud en mooi. English: The painting is very old and beautiful.
  • In het museum zie ik een groot het schilderij. English: In the museum I see a big painting.

When and How to Use "het schilderij"

Use "het schilderij" when you want to talk about "painting" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Buiten- en Creatieve Activiteiten 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does "het schilderij" mean in Dutch?

"het schilderij" is the Dutch word for "painting".

What CEFR level is "het schilderij"?

"het schilderij" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "het schilderij"?

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

Can you show "het schilderij" in a sentence?

Het schilderij hangt aan de muur.

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