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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
noun
afdaling
noun
A sloping passage or incline.
helling
noun
A sloping passage or incline.
afkomst
noun
Lineage or hereditary derivation.
herkomst
noun
Lineage or hereditary derivation.

What does "descent" mean?

  1. noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
    "The climbers began their descent before the afternoon clouds rolled in."
  2. noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
    "Many people in the town are of Irish descent."
  3. noun A drop into a worse state or condition.
    "The company's descent into debt began with a few bad decisions."
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descent in a sentence

  • The climbers began their descent before the afternoon clouds rolled in.
  • The plane began its descent into Manchester.
  • Many people in the town are of Irish descent.
  • She is of Italian descent on her mother's side.

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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 climbers began their descent before the afternoon clouds rolled in." 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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