sleeve → mouw in Dutch

Translation and Meaning

• Word: de mouw
• Language: Dutch
• Meaning: sleeve
• IPA: /mˈʌʊ/
• CEFR Level: B1
• Part of speech: zelfstandig naamwoord
• Article: de
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Example Sentences

• De mouw van mijn trui zit los bij de elleboog. English: The sleeve of my sweater is loose at the elbow.
• Hij rolde de mouwen van zijn overhemd op. English: He rolled up his shirt sleeves.
• Hoewel de jas warm is, is een mouw te kort. English: Although the coat is warm, one sleeve is too short.

When and How to Use "mouw"

Use "mouw" when you want to talk about "sleeve" in Dutch. It functions as "zelfstandig naamwoord". 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.

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