absence in Dutch
absence in Dutch is afwezigheid, verstek, tekort — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.
absence in Dutch
afwezigheid
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
verstek
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
afwezigheid
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
tekort
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
gemis
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ontbreken
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
verstrooidheid
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]
afwezigheid
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]
What does "absence" mean?
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noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
"His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
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noun A lack or non-existence of something.
"The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."
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absence in a sentence
- His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
- Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
- The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.
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What is "absence" in Dutch?
"absence" in Dutch is afwezigheid, verstek, tekort. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
How do you use "absence" in a sentence?
Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In Dutch, "absence" is afwezigheid, verstek, tekort.
Are there other ways to say "absence" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "absence": afwezigheid, verstek, tekort, gemis, ontbreken, verstrooidheid.
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