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craft in Dutch

craft in Dutch is ambacht, ambachtslui, stielmannen — craft means skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.

craft in Dutch

ambacht
noun
ambachtslui
noun
stielmannen
noun
vaklui
noun
gewiekstheid
noun
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
vakmanschap
noun
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
vak
noun
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
stiel
noun
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
toestel
noun
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].
voertuig
noun
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].
handbewerken
verb
To make by hand and with much skill.

What does "craft" mean?

  1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
    "The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand."
  2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
    "Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family."
  3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
    "Several small craft were moored in the harbour."
  4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
    "He got what he wanted through craft rather than honesty."

craft in a sentence

  • The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand.
  • Pottery is a craft that takes years to master.
  • Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family.
  • Several small craft were moored in the harbour.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "craft" in Dutch?

"craft" in Dutch is ambacht, ambachtslui, stielmannen. craft means: Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.

How do you use "craft" in a sentence?

Example: "The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand." In Dutch, "craft" is ambacht, ambachtslui, stielmannen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "craft": ambacht, ambachtslui, stielmannen, vaklui, gewiekstheid, vakmanschap.

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