bruise in Dutch
bruise in Dutch is blauwe plek, beurze plek, rotte plek — bruise means a discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
bruise in Dutch
blauwe plek
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
beurze plek
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
rotte plek
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
slaan
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
kneuzen
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
What does "bruise" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
"He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table."
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verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
"She bruised her arm falling off her bike."
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verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
"The harsh review bruised his confidence."
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bruise in a sentence
- He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table.
- She bruised her arm falling off her bike.
- The harsh review bruised his confidence.
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What is "bruise" in Dutch?
"bruise" in Dutch is blauwe plek, beurze plek, rotte plek. bruise means: A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
How do you use "bruise" in a sentence?
Example: "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table." In Dutch, "bruise" is blauwe plek, beurze plek, rotte plek.
Are there other ways to say "bruise" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "bruise": blauwe plek, beurze plek, rotte plek, slaan, kneuzen.
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