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gently in Dutch

gently in Dutch is voorzichtig, zachtaardig, zachtjes — gently means softly or lightly, without force or roughness.

gently in Dutch

voorzichtig
adv
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.
zachtaardig
adv
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.
zachtjes
adv
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.

What does "gently" mean?

  1. adv Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.
    "He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby."
  2. adv Quietly and smoothly, with little noise or sudden movement.
    "The boat rocked gently on the calm water."
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gently in a sentence

  • He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby.
  • She gently placed the vase back on the shelf.
  • The boat rocked gently on the calm water.

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What is "gently" in Dutch?

"gently" in Dutch is voorzichtig, zachtaardig, zachtjes. gently means: Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.

How do you use "gently" in a sentence?

Example: "He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby." In Dutch, "gently" is voorzichtig, zachtaardig, zachtjes.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "gently": voorzichtig, zachtaardig, zachtjes.

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