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grunt in Dutch

grunt in Dutch is grom, knor — grunt means a short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.

grunt in Dutch

grom
noun
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
knor
noun
The snorting cry of a pig.

What does "grunt" mean?

  1. noun A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.
    "He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up."
  2. noun An ordinary soldier or low-ranking worker who does the hard, unglamorous tasks.
    "The grunts on the ground rarely get the credit officers do."
  3. verb To make a short, low, snorting sound.
    "The weightlifter grunted as he heaved the bar overhead."
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grunt in a sentence

  • He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up.
  • The grunts on the ground rarely get the credit officers do.
  • The weightlifter grunted as he heaved the bar overhead.

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What is "grunt" in Dutch?

"grunt" in Dutch is grom, knor. grunt means: A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.

How do you use "grunt" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up." In Dutch, "grunt" is grom, knor.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "grunt": grom, knor.

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