silk → zijde in Dutch

Translation and Meaning

• Word: de zijde
• Language: Dutch
• Meaning: silk
• IPA: /zˈɛɪdə/
• CEFR Level: B1
• Part of speech: noun
• Article: de
• Topic: Dutch Natuur en Wilde Dieren
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Example Sentences

• Haar trouwjurk is gemaakt van zachte witte zijde. English: Her wedding dress is made of soft white silk.
• Hij gaf zijn moeder een sjaal van fijne zijde. English: He gave his mother a fine silk scarf.
• Hoewel zijde duur is, voelt het erg luxe aan. English: Although silk is expensive, it feels very luxurious.

When and How to Use "zijde"

Use "zijde" when you want to talk about "silk" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Natuur en Wilde Dieren topic. 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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