dash in Dutch
dash in Dutch is verdorie, koppelteken, streepje — dash means to run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
dash in Dutch
verdorie
(euphemistic) Damn!
koppelteken
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
streepje
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
sprint
A short run, flight.
scheutje
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
sprinten
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
spurten
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
gooien
(transitive) To throw violently.
smijten
(transitive) To throw violently.
wegsmijten
(transitive, dated) To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
verwoesten
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
snel afhaspelen
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
snel afmaken
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
kribbelen
(transitive) To draw or write quickly; jot.
What does "dash" mean?
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verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
"When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover."
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verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
"The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park."
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noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.
"The recipe needs only a dash of salt at the end."
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dash in a sentence
- When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover.
- She dashed to the station to catch the last train.
- The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park.
- Months of poor results dashed any chance the team had of promotion.
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What is "dash" in Dutch?
"dash" in Dutch is verdorie, koppelteken, streepje. dash means: To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
How do you use "dash" in a sentence?
Example: "When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover." In Dutch, "dash" is verdorie, koppelteken, streepje.
Are there other ways to say "dash" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 14 translations listed for "dash": verdorie, koppelteken, streepje, sprint, scheutje, sprinten.
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