emphasis in Dutch
emphasis in Dutch is nadruk, benadrukking, beklemtoning — emphasis means special importance or weight placed on something.
emphasis in Dutch
nadruk
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
benadrukking
Special attention or prominence given to something.
beklemtoning
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.
klemtoon
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.
What does "emphasis" mean?
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noun Special importance or weight placed on something.
"The teacher placed great emphasis on being on time."
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noun Extra stress given to a word or syllable when speaking, or highlighting given to text through formatting such as italics or bold.
"Use bold type for emphasis, but only on the key words."
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emphasis in a sentence
- The teacher placed great emphasis on being on time.
- The school puts a strong emphasis on reading skills.
- Use bold type for emphasis, but only on the key words.
- In English, the emphasis in this word falls on the second syllable.
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What is "emphasis" in Dutch?
"emphasis" in Dutch is nadruk, benadrukking, beklemtoning. emphasis means: Special importance or weight placed on something.
How do you use "emphasis" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher placed great emphasis on being on time." In Dutch, "emphasis" is nadruk, benadrukking, beklemtoning.
Are there other ways to say "emphasis" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "emphasis": nadruk, benadrukking, beklemtoning, klemtoon.
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