dabble in Dutch
dabble in Dutch is dompelen, spetteren, grondelen — dabble means to try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
dabble in Dutch
dompelen
(transitive) To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
spetteren
(transitive) To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
grondelen
(intransitive, of waterfowl) To feed without diving, by submerging the head and neck underwater to seek food, often also tipping up the tail straight upwards above the water.
als liefhebberij hebben
(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
liefhebberen
(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
What does "dabble" mean?
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verb To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
"He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously."
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verb To splash a body part gently in water or soft mud, often playfully.
"The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon."
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dabble in a sentence
- He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously.
- She's dabbled in a few different careers before settling on teaching.
- The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon.
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What is "dabble" in Dutch?
"dabble" in Dutch is dompelen, spetteren, grondelen. dabble means: To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
How do you use "dabble" in a sentence?
Example: "He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously." In Dutch, "dabble" is dompelen, spetteren, grondelen.
Are there other ways to say "dabble" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "dabble": dompelen, spetteren, grondelen, als liefhebberij hebben, liefhebberen.
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