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function in Dutch

function in Dutch is functie, gelegenheid, dienen — function means the purpose something serves or the job it does.

function in Dutch

functie
noun
gelegenheid
noun
An official or social occasion.
dienen
verb
(intransitive) To have a function.
fungeren
verb
(intransitive) To have a function.
functioneren
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
dienen
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
fungeren
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

What does "function" mean?

  1. noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
    "The function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature."
  2. noun A formal or official event.
    "They met at a company function last spring."
  3. noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
    "The function takes two numbers and returns their sum."
  4. verb To work or operate as intended.
    "The old printer still functions, surprisingly."

function in a sentence

  • The function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature.
  • What's the function of this button?
  • They met at a company function last spring.
  • The function takes two numbers and returns their sum.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "function" in Dutch?

"function" in Dutch is functie, gelegenheid, dienen. function means: The purpose something serves or the job it does.

How do you use "function" in a sentence?

Example: "The function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature." In Dutch, "function" is functie, gelegenheid, dienen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "function": functie, gelegenheid, dienen, fungeren, functioneren.

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