eclipse in Dutch
eclipse in Dutch is verduistering, eclips, eclipskleed — eclipse means an event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
eclipse in Dutch
verduistering
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
eclips
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
eclips
(ornithology) A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
eclipskleed
(ornithology) A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
overschaduwen
(transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
overtreffen
(transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
What does "eclipse" mean?
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noun An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
"Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017."
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verb To overshadow something, making it seem less important or noticeable by comparison.
"Her earlier achievements were eclipsed by the scandal that followed."
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eclipse in a sentence
- Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017.
- A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow falls across the Moon.
- Her earlier achievements were eclipsed by the scandal that followed.
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What is "eclipse" in Dutch?
"eclipse" in Dutch is verduistering, eclips, eclipskleed. eclipse means: An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
How do you use "eclipse" in a sentence?
Example: "Millions gathered to watch the total solar eclipse in 2017." In Dutch, "eclipse" is verduistering, eclips, eclipskleed.
Are there other ways to say "eclipse" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "eclipse": verduistering, eclips, eclipskleed, overschaduwen, overtreffen.
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