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countdown in Dutch

countdown in Dutch is aftellen, aftelling — countdown means a count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.

countdown in Dutch

aftellen
noun
(astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
aftelling
noun
(astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
aftelling
noun
(astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

What does "countdown" mean?

  1. noun A count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.
    "The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight."
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countdown in a sentence

  • The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight.

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What is "countdown" in Dutch?

"countdown" in Dutch is aftellen, aftelling. countdown means: A count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.

How do you use "countdown" in a sentence?

Example: "The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight." In Dutch, "countdown" is aftellen, aftelling.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "countdown": aftellen, aftelling.

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