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consolation in Dutch

consolation in Dutch is vertroosting, troost — consolation means comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.

consolation in Dutch

vertroosting
noun
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
troost
noun
The prize or benefit for the loser.

What does "consolation" mean?

  1. noun Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.
    "It was little consolation to know they had tried their best."
  2. noun A prize given to someone who did not win the main competition.
    "The runner-up received a consolation prize."
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consolation in a sentence

  • It was little consolation to know they had tried their best.
  • Her friends offered consolation after the breakup.
  • The runner-up received a consolation prize.

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What is "consolation" in Dutch?

"consolation" in Dutch is vertroosting, troost. consolation means: Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.

How do you use "consolation" in a sentence?

Example: "It was little consolation to know they had tried their best." In Dutch, "consolation" is vertroosting, troost.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "consolation": vertroosting, troost.

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