descend in Dutch
descend in Dutch is afdalen, neerdalen, afstammen — descend means to move from a higher place to a lower one; to go down.
descend in Dutch
afdalen
(intransitive) To physically move or pass from a higher to a lower place or position; to come or go down in any way, such as by climbing, falling, flowing, walking, etc.; to move downwards; to fall, to sink.
neerdalen
(intransitive) To physically move or pass from a higher to a lower place or position; to come or go down in any way, such as by climbing, falling, flowing, walking, etc.; to move downwards; to fall, to sink.
afstammen
What does "descend" mean?
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verb To move from a higher place to a lower one; to go down.
"They descended the mountain as the storm approached."
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verb To be traced back to, or come from, an earlier generation or source.
"Many modern languages descend from Latin."
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verb To become worse or fall into a lower, more negative state.
"The debate quickly descended into shouting."
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descend in a sentence
- They descended the mountain as the storm approached.
- The plane began to descend as it neared the airport.
- Many modern languages descend from Latin.
- The debate quickly descended into shouting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "descend" in Dutch?
"descend" in Dutch is afdalen, neerdalen, afstammen. descend means: To move from a higher place to a lower one; to go down.
How do you use "descend" in a sentence?
Example: "They descended the mountain as the storm approached." In Dutch, "descend" is afdalen, neerdalen, afstammen.
Are there other ways to say "descend" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "descend": afdalen, neerdalen, afstammen.
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