catch in Dutch
catch in Dutch is vangst, haak, struikelblok — catch means to capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
catch in Dutch
vangst
haak
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
struikelblok
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
valstrik
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
opvangen
(countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
vangen
(countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
halen
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
krijgen
oplopen
vangen
grijpen
begrijpen
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
snappen
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
What does "catch" mean?
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verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
"She caught the frisbee with one hand."
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verb To become infected with an illness.
"Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office."
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verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
"Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
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noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
"The holiday was cheap, but the catch was that we had to pay for every meal."
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catch in a sentence
- She caught the frisbee with one hand.
- Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
- Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office.
- He caught a cold on the flight home.
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What is "catch" in Dutch?
"catch" in Dutch is vangst, haak, struikelblok. catch means: To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
How do you use "catch" in a sentence?
Example: "She caught the frisbee with one hand." In Dutch, "catch" is vangst, haak, struikelblok.
Are there other ways to say "catch" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "catch": vangst, haak, struikelblok, valstrik, opvangen, vangen.
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