harden in Dutch
harden in Dutch is verharden, verstijven, harden — harden means to become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
harden in Dutch
verharden
(intransitive) To become hard.
verstijven
(intransitive) To become hard.
verharden
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder.
harden
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder.
verstevigen
(transitive, figurative) To strengthen.
verharden
(ambitransitive) To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.
verharden
(ambitransitive, phonology) To become or make (a consonant) more fortis; to (cause to) undergo fortition.
harden
(ambitransitive, phonology) To become or make (a consonant) more fortis; to (cause to) undergo fortition.
verstijven
(ambitransitive, phonology) To become or make (a consonant) more fortis; to (cause to) undergo fortition.
What does "harden" mean?
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verb To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
"The clay hardens as it dries in the sun."
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verb To become or make someone more resistant, tough, or emotionally unaffected.
"Years of hardship had hardened her against disappointment."
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harden in a sentence
- The clay hardens as it dries in the sun.
- Cold winters harden steel used for tools.
- Years of hardship had hardened her against disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "harden" in Dutch?
"harden" in Dutch is verharden, verstijven, harden. harden means: To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
How do you use "harden" in a sentence?
Example: "The clay hardens as it dries in the sun." In Dutch, "harden" is verharden, verstijven, harden.
Are there other ways to say "harden" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "harden": verharden, verstijven, harden, verstevigen.
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