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
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
versieren
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
decoratie
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
versiering
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
decoratie
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
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?
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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."
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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.
- The general wore every decoration he had earned on his dress uniform.
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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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