ford in Dutch

ford in Dutch is voorde, doorwaardbare plaats, doorwaden — ford means a shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.

ford in Dutch

voorde

noun

A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.

doorwaardbare plaats

noun

doorwaden

verb

To cross a stream by walking through it.

What does "ford" mean?

noun A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
"They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge."
verb To cross a river or stream by walking or driving through the water.
"The wagons forded the river at dawn."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ford in a sentence

They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge.
The wagons forded the river at dawn.
Hikers had to ford a fast-moving creek to reach the trailhead.

Similar words in Dutch

crossing

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ford" in Dutch?

"ford" in Dutch is voorde, doorwaardbare plaats, doorwaden. ford means: A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.

How do you use "ford" in a sentence?

Example: "They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge." In Dutch, "ford" is voorde, doorwaardbare plaats, doorwaden.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "ford": voorde, doorwaardbare plaats, doorwaden.

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