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forties in Dutch

forties in Dutch is jaren 1940, jaren 40, jaren veertig — forties means the years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.

forties in Dutch

jaren 1940
noun
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.
jaren 40
noun
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.
jaren veertig
noun
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.

What does "forties" mean?

  1. noun The years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.
    "Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing."
  2. noun The period of a person's life between ages 40 and 49.
    "She started her own business in her forties."
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forties in a sentence

  • Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing.
  • She started her own business in her forties.

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What is "forties" in Dutch?

"forties" in Dutch is jaren 1940, jaren 40, jaren veertig. forties means: The years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.

How do you use "forties" in a sentence?

Example: "Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing." In Dutch, "forties" is jaren 1940, jaren 40, jaren veertig.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "forties": jaren 1940, jaren 40, jaren veertig.

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