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chirp in Dutch

chirp in Dutch is tjilpen, tjirpen — chirp means a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.

chirp in Dutch

tjilpen
verb
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.
tjirpen
verb
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.
tjirpen
verb
(Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth; to bicker or argue.

What does "chirp" mean?

  1. noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
    "The chirp of crickets filled the summer night."
  2. verb To make such a short, high-pitched sound.
    "Sparrows chirped noisily outside the window at dawn."
  3. verb Slang: to trash-talk or tease someone, often in sports.
    "The players kept chirping at each other after the foul."

chirp in a sentence

  • The chirp of crickets filled the summer night.
  • Sparrows chirped noisily outside the window at dawn.
  • The players kept chirping at each other after the foul.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chirp" in Dutch?

"chirp" in Dutch is tjilpen, tjirpen. chirp means: A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.

How do you use "chirp" in a sentence?

Example: "The chirp of crickets filled the summer night." In Dutch, "chirp" is tjilpen, tjirpen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "chirp": tjilpen, tjirpen.

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