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decoration in Dutch

decoration in Dutch is decoratie, versieren, versiering — decoration means the act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.

decoration in Dutch

decoratie
noun
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
versieren
noun
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
decoratie
noun
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
versiering
noun
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
decoratie
noun
Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
medaille
noun
Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.

What does "decoration" mean?

  1. noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
    "The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations."
  2. noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honour, especially for military service.
    "His chest was covered in decorations from three decades of service."
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decoration in a sentence

  • The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations.
  • Interior decoration was her main passion after retiring from teaching.
  • His chest was covered in decorations from three decades of service.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decoration" in Dutch?

"decoration" in Dutch is decoratie, versieren, versiering. decoration means: The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.

How do you use "decoration" in a sentence?

Example: "The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations." In Dutch, "decoration" is decoratie, versieren, versiering.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "decoration": decoratie, versieren, versiering, medaille.

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