auxiliary in Dutch

auxiliary in Dutch is helpend, hulp-, ondersteunend — auxiliary means providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.

auxiliary in Dutch

helpend

adj

Helping; giving assistance or support.

hulp-

adj

Helping; giving assistance or support.

ondersteunend

adj

Helping; giving assistance or support.

bijkomend

adj

Supplementary or subsidiary.

extra

adj

Supplementary or subsidiary.

hulp-

adj

Supplementary or subsidiary.

ondersteunend

adj

Supplementary or subsidiary.

reserve-

adj

Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.

hulpmotor

adj

(nautical) Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.

hulp-

adj

(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

hulpmotor

noun

(nautical) A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.

What does "auxiliary" mean?

adjective Providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.
"The hospital brought in auxiliary staff during the outbreak."
noun A verb, such as "have," "be," or "will," used together with another verb to show tense, mood, or voice.
"In "she has finished," "has" is the auxiliary."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

auxiliary in a sentence

The hospital brought in auxiliary staff during the outbreak.
They kept an auxiliary generator in case the power went out.
In "she has finished," "has" is the auxiliary.

Similar words in Dutch

backup secondary subsidiary supplementary

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "auxiliary" in Dutch?

"auxiliary" in Dutch is helpend, hulp-, ondersteunend. auxiliary means: Providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.

How do you use "auxiliary" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital brought in auxiliary staff during the outbreak." In Dutch, "auxiliary" is helpend, hulp-, ondersteunend.

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

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "auxiliary": helpend, hulp-, ondersteunend, bijkomend, extra, reserve-.

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