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foul in Dutch

foul in Dutch is besmeuren, verstoppen — foul means dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

foul in Dutch

besmeuren
verb
(transitive) To besmirch.
verstoppen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To obstruct, block, or otherwise interfere with (something), for example by clogging (a drain, gun barrel, chimney, etc) or by being in the way of (a gunshot, etc).

What does "foul" mean?

  1. adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
    "A foul odor came from the abandoned building."
  2. adj Vulgar or abusive, especially referring to language.
    "He apologized for his foul language during the game."
  3. verb To make something dirty, blocked, or tangled.
    "Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine."
  4. verb In sports, to break a rule through illegal contact with an opponent.
    "The defender fouled him just outside the box."
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foul in a sentence

  • A foul odor came from the abandoned building.
  • The weather turned foul just as they set off.
  • He apologized for his foul language during the game.
  • Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine.

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What is "foul" in Dutch?

"foul" in Dutch is besmeuren, verstoppen. foul means: Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

How do you use "foul" in a sentence?

Example: "A foul odor came from the abandoned building." In Dutch, "foul" is besmeuren, verstoppen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "foul": besmeuren, verstoppen.

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