clause in Dutch
clause in Dutch is bijzin, nevenschikking, clausule — clause means a group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
clause in Dutch
bijzin
(grammar) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb; it may be part of a sentence or may constitute the whole sentence, depending on the syntax in each instance.
bijzin
(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is dependent (subordinate). (Independent clauses can be sentences; they can also be part of a sentence. Dependent clauses can only be part of a sentence.)
nevenschikking
(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is dependent (subordinate). (Independent clauses can be sentences; they can also be part of a sentence. Dependent clauses can only be part of a sentence.)
clausule
(legal) A distinct part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
What does "clause" mean?
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noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
"In the sentence "I stayed in because it rained", the second clause gives the reason."
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noun A distinct section of a contract, will, or other legal document, setting out a specific term.
"Please read the cancellation clause carefully before you sign the contract."
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clause in a sentence
- In the sentence "I stayed in because it rained", the second clause gives the reason.
- "Because it was raining" is a clause, but it needs another clause to complete the sentence.
- Please read the cancellation clause carefully before you sign the contract.
- The tenancy agreement had a clause banning pets.
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What is "clause" in Dutch?
"clause" in Dutch is bijzin, nevenschikking, clausule. clause means: A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
How do you use "clause" in a sentence?
Example: "In the sentence "I stayed in because it rained", the second clause gives the reason." In Dutch, "clause" is bijzin, nevenschikking, clausule.
Are there other ways to say "clause" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "clause": bijzin, nevenschikking, clausule.
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