Translation and Meaning
- Word: smelten
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: melt
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Actie en Reactie
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Example Sentences
- Het ijs smelt geleidelijk door de warme hitte buiten. English: The ice has been melting gradually because of the warm heat outside.
When and How to Use "smelten"
Use "smelten" when you want to talk about "melt" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Actie en Reactie topic. Because it appears in B2 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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