dwarf in Dutch
dwarf in Dutch is dwerg, dwergster, verdwergen — dwarf means a person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
dwarf in Dutch
dwerg
(especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
dwerg
dwergster
verdwergen
(transitive) To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
in het niet doen verzinken
(transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny; to be much larger than.
verschrompelen
(transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny; to be much larger than.
overschaduwen
What does "dwarf" mean?
-
noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
"The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees."
-
noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
"In the story, a dwarf forged the hero's sword."
-
verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.
"The new skyscraper dwarfs every other building in the city."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch
dwarf in a sentence
- The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees.
- In the story, a dwarf forged the hero's sword.
- The children read a tale about a grumpy dwarf who guarded a cave full of gems.
- The new skyscraper dwarfs every other building in the city.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dwarf" in Dutch?
"dwarf" in Dutch is dwerg, dwergster, verdwergen. dwarf means: A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
How do you use "dwarf" in a sentence?
Example: "The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees." In Dutch, "dwarf" is dwerg, dwergster, verdwergen.
Are there other ways to say "dwarf" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "dwarf": dwerg, dwergster, verdwergen, in het niet doen verzinken, verschrompelen, overschaduwen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
