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bent in Dutch

bent in Dutch is gebogen, met de zinnen gezet op, aanleg — bent means curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.

bent in Dutch

gebogen
adj
(Of something that is usually straight) Folded, dented.
met de zinnen gezet op
adj
(with, on) Determined or insistent; inclined, set.
aanleg
noun

What does "bent" mean?

  1. adjective Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.
    "The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash."
  2. adjective Corrupt or dishonest, especially describing an official.
    "The film centers on a bent cop who takes bribes from local gangs."
  3. adjective Strongly determined to do something.
    "She seemed bent on proving everyone wrong."
  4. noun A natural inclination, skill, or tendency.
    "He always had a bent for fixing things with his hands."
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bent in a sentence

  • The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash.
  • The film centers on a bent cop who takes bribes from local gangs.
  • She seemed bent on proving everyone wrong.
  • He was bent on finishing the marathon no matter how tired he got.

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What is "bent" in Dutch?

"bent" in Dutch is gebogen, met de zinnen gezet op, aanleg. bent means: Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.

How do you use "bent" in a sentence?

Example: "The bike's front wheel was badly bent after the crash." In Dutch, "bent" is gebogen, met de zinnen gezet op, aanleg.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "bent": gebogen, met de zinnen gezet op, aanleg.

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