het vlees /hətvlˈeːs/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "meat".

See also: Translation page (English → Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Eten en Drinken

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: het vlees
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: meat
  • IPA: /hətvlˈeːs/
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: het
  • Topic: Dutch Eten en Drinken
  • Image:Photo of het vlees (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • Het vlees is lekker. English: The meat is tasty.
  • Wij eten vlees met aardappels. English: We eat meat with potatoes.
  • Mijn moeder kookt het vlees. English: My mother cooks the meat.

When and How to Use "het vlees"

Use "het vlees" when you want to talk about "meat" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Eten en Drinken 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 vlees" mean in Dutch?

"het vlees" is the Dutch word for "meat".

What CEFR level is "het vlees"?

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

What part of speech is "het vlees"?

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

Can you show "het vlees" in a sentence?

Het vlees is lekker.

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