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ensign in Dutch

ensign in Dutch is vaandrig, vaandel — ensign means a flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

ensign in Dutch

vaandrig
noun
vaandel
noun
Any prominent flag or banner.

What does "ensign" mean?

  1. noun A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.
    "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern."
  2. noun A badge or symbol of rank or office.
    "The crown is an ensign of royal authority."
  3. noun The lowest-ranking commissioned officer in the US Navy.
    "He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy."

ensign in a sentence

  • The ship flew the national ensign from its stern.
  • The crown is an ensign of royal authority.
  • He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ensign" in Dutch?

"ensign" in Dutch is vaandrig, vaandel. ensign means: A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

How do you use "ensign" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern." In Dutch, "ensign" is vaandrig, vaandel.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ensign": vaandrig, vaandel.

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