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copper in Dutch

copper in Dutch is koperen, koperkleurig, koper — copper means a reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

copper in Dutch

koperen
adj
Made of copper.
koperkleurig
adj
Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
koper
noun
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
roodkoper
noun
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
smeris
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
wout
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
koperbruin
noun
The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.
koperkleur
noun
The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.
koperrood
noun
The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.
ketel
noun
(UK, AU, dated) A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire. In Australasia at least, it could also be a fixed installation made of copper, with a fire underneath and its own chimney. Generally made redundant by the advent of the washing machine.
koperbruin
noun
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
koperen
noun
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
koperkleur
noun
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
koperrood
noun
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
kopermunt
noun
(countable) A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny.

What does "copper" mean?

  1. noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
    "The old house still has copper plumbing."
  2. noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
    "She dyed her hair a deep copper."
  3. noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
    "He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter."
  4. noun A police officer (informal, chiefly British).
    "A copper pulled him over for speeding."

copper in a sentence

  • The old house still has copper plumbing.
  • Copper prices rose sharply this year.
  • She dyed her hair a deep copper.
  • He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "copper" in Dutch?

"copper" in Dutch is koperen, koperkleurig, koper. copper means: A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

How do you use "copper" in a sentence?

Example: "The old house still has copper plumbing." In Dutch, "copper" is koperen, koperkleurig, koper.

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

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "copper": koperen, koperkleurig, koper, roodkoper, smeris, wout.

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