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being in Dutch

being in Dutch is wezen, bestaan — being means a living creature, especially in phrases like "human being.".

being in Dutch

wezen
noun
A living creature.
bestaan
noun
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

What does "being" mean?

  1. noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
    "Every human being deserves basic dignity."
  2. noun The state of existing; existence itself.
    "Philosophers have long debated the nature of being."
  3. conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).
    "Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors."
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being in a sentence

  • Every human being deserves basic dignity.
  • Philosophers have long debated the nature of being.
  • Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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What is "being" in Dutch?

"being" in Dutch is wezen, bestaan. being means: A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."

How do you use "being" in a sentence?

Example: "Every human being deserves basic dignity." In Dutch, "being" is wezen, bestaan.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "being": wezen, bestaan.

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