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gestation in Dutch

gestation in Dutch is draagtijd, drachttijd, gestatie — gestation means the period during which an unborn baby or animal develops inside the mother before birth.

gestation in Dutch

draagtijd
noun
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
drachttijd
noun
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
gestatie
noun
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
zwangerschapstijd
noun
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

What does "gestation" mean?

  1. noun The period during which an unborn baby or animal develops inside the mother before birth.
    "Human gestation lasts about nine months."
  2. noun The gradual development of a plan, idea, or project before it is finished or made public.
    "The novel spent years in gestation before she finally started writing it."
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gestation in a sentence

  • Human gestation lasts about nine months.
  • Elephants have one of the longest gestation periods of any mammal.
  • The novel spent years in gestation before she finally started writing it.

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What is "gestation" in Dutch?

"gestation" in Dutch is draagtijd, drachttijd, gestatie. gestation means: The period during which an unborn baby or animal develops inside the mother before birth.

How do you use "gestation" in a sentence?

Example: "Human gestation lasts about nine months." In Dutch, "gestation" is draagtijd, drachttijd, gestatie.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "gestation": draagtijd, drachttijd, gestatie, zwangerschapstijd.

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