foul in Dutch
foul in Dutch is besmeuren, verstoppen — foul means dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
foul in Dutch
besmeuren
(transitive) To besmirch.
verstoppen
(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?
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adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
"The milk had gone off and smelled absolutely foul."
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adj Vulgar or abusive, especially referring to language.
"The coach banned foul language from the training ground."
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verb To make something dirty, blocked, or tangled.
"Weeds fouled the boat's rudder and made it hard to steer."
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verb In sports, to break a rule through illegal contact with an opponent.
"The striker was sent off for fouling the goalkeeper twice."
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foul in a sentence
- The milk had gone off and smelled absolutely foul.
- A foul odor came from the abandoned building.
- The coach banned foul language from the training ground.
- She was shocked by the foul insults shouted from the crowd.
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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: "The milk had gone off and smelled absolutely foul." 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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