dull in Dutch
dull in Dutch is bot, stomp, saai — dull means boring; lacking interest or excitement.
dull in Dutch
bot
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
stomp
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
saai
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
mat
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
dom
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
What does "dull" mean?
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adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
"I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through."
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adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
"Please sharpen the dull scissors before you start cutting the fabric."
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adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
"The paint dried to a dull grey instead of the bright white we wanted."
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adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
"The teacher never called the boy dull, even when he needed extra help."
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dull in a sentence
- I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through.
- Her job sounds dull, but she says she enjoys the quiet routine.
- Please sharpen the dull scissors before you start cutting the fabric.
- A dull axe makes chopping wood harder and more dangerous.
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What is "dull" in Dutch?
"dull" in Dutch is bot, stomp, saai. dull means: Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
How do you use "dull" in a sentence?
Example: "I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through." In Dutch, "dull" is bot, stomp, saai.
Are there other ways to say "dull" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "dull": bot, stomp, saai, mat, dom.
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