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akin in Dutch

akin in Dutch is gelijkaardig, verwant — akin means similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.

akin in Dutch

gelijkaardig
adj
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
verwant
adj
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

What does "akin" mean?

  1. adj Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
    "His stubbornness is akin to his father's."
  2. adj Related by blood or descent.
    "The two clans considered themselves akin, tracing descent from a common ancestor."
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akin in a sentence

  • His stubbornness is akin to his father's.
  • The feeling was akin to stepping off a rollercoaster.
  • The two clans considered themselves akin, tracing descent from a common ancestor.

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What is "akin" in Dutch?

"akin" in Dutch is gelijkaardig, verwant. akin means: Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.

How do you use "akin" in a sentence?

Example: "His stubbornness is akin to his father's." In Dutch, "akin" is gelijkaardig, verwant.

Are there other ways to say "akin" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "akin": gelijkaardig, verwant.

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