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clumsy in Dutch

clumsy in Dutch is onhandig, stuntelig — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.

clumsy in Dutch

onhandig
adj
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
stuntelig
adj
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
onhandig
adj
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.

What does "clumsy" mean?

  1. adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
    "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
  2. adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
    "It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence

  • He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
  • The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
  • It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.

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What is "clumsy" in Dutch?

"clumsy" in Dutch is onhandig, stuntelig. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.

How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?

Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In Dutch, "clumsy" is onhandig, stuntelig.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "clumsy": onhandig, stuntelig.

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