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idol in Dutch

idol in Dutch is afgod, idool, godenbeeld — idol means an object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.

idol in Dutch

afgod
noun
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
idool
noun
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
godenbeeld
noun
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

What does "idol" mean?

  1. noun An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
    "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine."
  2. noun A person who is greatly admired, especially a celebrity or public figure.
    "The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team."
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idol in a sentence

  • Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine.
  • The museum displays a carved wooden idol from an ancient island culture.
  • The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team.
  • Many fans see the famous singer as an idol and copy her style.

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What is "idol" in Dutch?
"idol" in Dutch is afgod, idool, godenbeeld. idol means: An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
How do you use "idol" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine." In Dutch, "idol" is afgod, idool, godenbeeld.
Are there other ways to say "idol" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "idol": afgod, idool, godenbeeld.
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