breed in Dutch
breed in Dutch is variëteit, broedsel, gebroed — breed means to produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
breed in Dutch
variëteit
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
broedsel
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
gebroed
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
zich voortplanten
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
fokken
(transitive) To keep (animals) and have (them) reproduce in a way that improves the next generation's qualities.
What does "breed" mean?
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verb To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
"Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked."
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verb To keep and mate animals deliberately, aiming to produce specific traits in their offspring.
"She breeds spaniels for show competitions."
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verb To cause or lead to something, especially something negative, over time.
"Poverty can breed resentment."
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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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