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breed in Dutch

breed in Dutch is variëteit, broedsel, gebroed — breed means to produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.

breed in Dutch

variëteit
noun
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
broedsel
noun
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
gebroed
noun
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
zich voortplanten
verb
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
fokken
verb
(transitive) To keep (animals) and have (them) reproduce in a way that improves the next generation's qualities.

What does "breed" mean?

  1. verb To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
    "Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked."
  2. verb To keep and mate animals deliberately, aiming to produce specific traits in their offspring.
    "She breeds spaniels for show competitions."
  3. verb To cause or lead to something, especially something negative, over time.
    "Poverty can breed resentment."
  4. noun A particular type of animal (or occasionally plant) within a species, produced through selective mating.
    "The Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds."
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breed in a sentence

  • Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked.
  • These birds breed once a year in spring.
  • She breeds spaniels for show competitions.
  • Farmers breed cattle for higher milk yields.

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What is "breed" in Dutch?

"breed" in Dutch is variëteit, broedsel, gebroed. breed means: To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.

How do you use "breed" in a sentence?

Example: "Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked." In Dutch, "breed" is variëteit, broedsel, gebroed.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "breed": variëteit, broedsel, gebroed, zich voortplanten, fokken.

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