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initial in Dutch

initial in Dutch is aanvankelijk, begin, eerste — initial means happening at the very start; first.

initial in Dutch

aanvankelijk
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
begin
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
eerste
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
initieel
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
voorste
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
vroeg
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
beginletter
noun
The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials).
initiaal
noun
The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials).
voorletter
noun
The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials).
paraferen
verb
(transitive) To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

What does "initial" mean?

  1. adj Happening at the very start; first.
    "The initial plan was simple, but it changed a lot as the project grew."
  2. noun The first letter of a name or word.
    "Write the initial of your surname in the box, then add your signature."
  3. verb To mark or sign something with your initials.
    "He initialled the corrected line so everyone knew the change was approved."
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initial in a sentence

  • The initial plan was simple, but it changed a lot as the project grew.
  • My initial reaction was disbelief.
  • Write the initial of your surname in the box, then add your signature.
  • She had her initials, J.M., engraved on the bracelet.

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What is "initial" in Dutch?
"initial" in Dutch is aanvankelijk, begin, eerste. initial means: Happening at the very start; first.
How do you use "initial" in a sentence?
Example: "The initial plan was simple, but it changed a lot as the project grew." In Dutch, "initial" is aanvankelijk, begin, eerste.
Are there other ways to say "initial" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "initial": aanvankelijk, begin, eerste, initieel, voorste, vroeg.
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