buoy in Dutch

buoy in Dutch is boei, drijvend houden, vlottend houden — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in Dutch

boei

noun

(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

drijvend houden

verb

(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.

vlottend houden

verb

(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.

hoog houden

verb

(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.

stutten

verb

(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.

afbakenen

verb

(transitive) To mark with a buoy.

markeren

verb

(transitive) To mark with a buoy.

What does "buoy" mean?

noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
"The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
"Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

buoy in a sentence

The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in Dutch?

"buoy" in Dutch is boei, drijvend houden, vlottend houden. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In Dutch, "buoy" is boei, drijvend houden, vlottend houden.

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

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "buoy": boei, drijvend houden, vlottend houden, hoog houden, stutten, afbakenen.

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