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demise in Dutch

demise in Dutch is overdracht, falen, neergang — demise means the end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.

demise in Dutch

overdracht
noun
(legal) The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
falen
noun
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
neergang
noun
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
overdracht
noun
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
dood
noun
(countable) Death.

What does "demise" mean?

  1. noun The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.
    "The demise of the local newspaper left the town without local coverage."
  2. noun A formal or literary word for death.
    "News of his sudden demise shocked the community."
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demise in a sentence

  • The demise of the local newspaper left the town without local coverage.
  • Poor management led to the demise of the once-popular chain.
  • News of his sudden demise shocked the community.

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What is "demise" in Dutch?

"demise" in Dutch is overdracht, falen, neergang. demise means: The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.

How do you use "demise" in a sentence?

Example: "The demise of the local newspaper left the town without local coverage." In Dutch, "demise" is overdracht, falen, neergang.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "demise": overdracht, falen, neergang, dood.

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