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colloquial in Dutch

colloquial in Dutch is informeel, gemeenzaam, in de volksmond — colloquial means belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.

colloquial in Dutch

informeel
adj
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
gemeenzaam
adj
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
in de volksmond
adj
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
spreektalig
adj
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

What does "colloquial" mean?

  1. adjective Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
    "Kids is the colloquial word for children."
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colloquial in a sentence

  • Kids is the colloquial word for children.
  • The essay slips into a colloquial tone in the final paragraph.

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What is "colloquial" in Dutch?

"colloquial" in Dutch is informeel, gemeenzaam, in de volksmond. colloquial means: Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.

How do you use "colloquial" in a sentence?

Example: "Kids is the colloquial word for children." In Dutch, "colloquial" is informeel, gemeenzaam, in de volksmond.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "colloquial": informeel, gemeenzaam, in de volksmond, spreektalig.

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