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beacon in Dutch

beacon in Dutch is baken, bakenvuur — beacon means a light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.

beacon in Dutch

baken
noun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
bakenvuur
noun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
baken
noun

What does "beacon" mean?

  1. noun A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
    "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks."
  2. noun A person or thing that serves as a guiding example or symbol of hope.
    "The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community."
  3. verb To send out light or a signal, as a beacon does.
    "The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds."
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beacon in a sentence

  • The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks.
  • A flashing beacon marked the edge of the runway.
  • The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community.
  • The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds.

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What is "beacon" in Dutch?

"beacon" in Dutch is baken, bakenvuur. beacon means: A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.

How do you use "beacon" in a sentence?

Example: "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks." In Dutch, "beacon" is baken, bakenvuur.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "beacon": baken, bakenvuur.

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