descent in Dutch
descent in Dutch is afdaling, helling, afkomst — descent means the act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
descent in Dutch
afdaling
afdaling
A sloping passage or incline.
helling
A sloping passage or incline.
afkomst
Lineage or hereditary derivation.
herkomst
Lineage or hereditary derivation.
What does "descent" mean?
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noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
"The plane began its descent into Manchester."
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noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
"She is of Italian descent on her mother's side."
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noun A drop into a worse state or condition.
"The film traces his descent into addiction."
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descent in a sentence
- The plane began its descent into Manchester.
- The path down the cliff was a steep, rocky descent.
- She is of Italian descent on her mother's side.
- He can trace his descent back to a small village in Poland.
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What is "descent" in Dutch?
"descent" in Dutch is afdaling, helling, afkomst. descent means: The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
How do you use "descent" in a sentence?
Example: "The plane began its descent into Manchester." In Dutch, "descent" is afdaling, helling, afkomst.
Are there other ways to say "descent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "descent": afdaling, helling, afkomst, herkomst.
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