keen in Dutch
keen in Dutch is scherp, snijdend — keen means eager and enthusiastic about something.
keen in Dutch
scherp
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
snijdend
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
What does "keen" mean?
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adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
"She was keen to start the new job straight away."
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adj Sharp, whether literally (an edge or point) or mentally (a sharp mind or sharp senses).
"He has a keen eye for detail."
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adj Of cold, wind, or pain: cutting and intense.
"A keen wind cut across the moor."
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verb To wail or cry out in mourning for the dead.
"The women keened over the grave through the night."
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keen in a sentence
- She was keen to start the new job straight away.
- He's always keen for a game of football at lunchtime.
- He has a keen eye for detail.
- The knife had a keen blade after sharpening.
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What is "keen" in Dutch?
"keen" in Dutch is scherp, snijdend. keen means: Eager and enthusiastic about something.
How do you use "keen" in a sentence?
Example: "She was keen to start the new job straight away." In Dutch, "keen" is scherp, snijdend.
Are there other ways to say "keen" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "keen": scherp, snijdend.
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