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lull in Dutch

lull in Dutch is pauze, rust, in slaap wiegen — lull means a temporary period of calm or reduced activity.

lull in Dutch

pauze
noun
A period of reduced activity; a respite.
rust
noun
A period of reduced activity; a respite.
in slaap wiegen
verb
(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
kalmeren
verb
(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm

What does "lull" mean?

  1. noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
    "There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject."
  2. verb To calm someone, or ease them into a false sense of security.
    "The gentle rocking of the boat lulled her to sleep."
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lull in a sentence

  • There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject.
  • Traders took advantage of a lull in the storm to head back to port.
  • The gentle rocking of the boat lulled her to sleep.
  • Their early lead lulled the team into complacency.

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What is "lull" in Dutch?

"lull" in Dutch is pauze, rust, in slaap wiegen. lull means: A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.

How do you use "lull" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject." In Dutch, "lull" is pauze, rust, in slaap wiegen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "lull": pauze, rust, in slaap wiegen, kalmeren.

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