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enemy in Dutch

enemy in Dutch is vijand, tegenstander, vijandelijk — enemy means a person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.

enemy in Dutch

vijand
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
tegenstander
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
vijandelijk
noun
(attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

What does "enemy" mean?

  1. noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
    "He made an enemy of his former business partner."
  2. noun An opposing military force or fighter in a conflict.
    "The soldiers spotted enemy troops on the ridge."
  3. noun Something that threatens or works against a particular goal or interest.
    "Stress is the enemy of good sleep."
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enemy in a sentence

  • He made an enemy of his former business partner.
  • The two nations had been enemies for generations.
  • The soldiers spotted enemy troops on the ridge.
  • Stress is the enemy of good sleep.

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What is "enemy" in Dutch?

"enemy" in Dutch is vijand, tegenstander, vijandelijk. enemy means: A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.

How do you use "enemy" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an enemy of his former business partner." In Dutch, "enemy" is vijand, tegenstander, vijandelijk.

Are there other ways to say "enemy" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "enemy": vijand, tegenstander, vijandelijk.

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