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bear in Dutch

bear in Dutch is beer, berin, bear — bear means a large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

bear in Dutch

beer
noun
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
berin
noun
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
beer
noun
(gay slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. [c. 1970]
bear
noun
(gay slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. [c. 1970]
dragen
verb
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
gelegen
verb
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
uitgerust zijn met
verb
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
verdragen
verb
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
zijn
verb
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
dragen
verb
(transitive) To give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
uitgerust zijn met
verb
(transitive) To give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
dragen
verb
verdragen
verb
(now, _, transitive, _, outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also, _, intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
verduren
verb
(now, _, transitive, _, outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also, _, intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
volhouden
verb
(now, _, transitive, _, outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also, _, intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
verdragen
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
dragen
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
afleggen
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
met
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
ondergaan
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
torsen
verb
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.

What does "bear" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
    "A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon."
  2. noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.
    "Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn."
  3. verb To carry, support, or endure something.
    "The old bridge can no longer bear heavy traffic."
  4. verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).
    "She bore three children in five years."

bear in a sentence

  • A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon.
  • Polar bears rely almost entirely on seals for food.
  • Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn.
  • It was a bear market for most of the year.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bear" in Dutch?

"bear" in Dutch is beer, berin, bear. bear means: A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

How do you use "bear" in a sentence?

Example: "A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon." In Dutch, "bear" is beer, berin, bear.

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

Yes — Dutch has 14 translations listed for "bear": beer, berin, bear, dragen, gelegen, uitgerust zijn met.

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