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mean in Dutch

mean in Dutch is gemiddeld, gemiddelde, minderwaardig — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.

mean in Dutch

gemiddeld
adj
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
gemiddelde
adj
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
minderwaardig
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
gemeen
adj
gemeen
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
boosaardig
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
gemiddelde
noun
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
middel
noun
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
middel
noun
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms.[from 15th c.]
bedoelen
verb
(transitive, usually in passive) To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine. [from 16th c.]
bedoelen
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
menen
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
van plan zijn
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
willen
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
betekenen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
bedoelen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
willen zeggen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
menen
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
menen
verb
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
betekenen
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
    "He's too mean to leave a decent tip."

mean in a sentence

  • I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • She means to finish the project by Friday.
  • What does this symbol mean?
  • A red light means stop.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mean" in Dutch?

"mean" in Dutch is gemiddeld, gemiddelde, minderwaardig. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.

How do you use "mean" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Dutch, "mean" is gemiddeld, gemiddelde, minderwaardig.

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

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "mean": gemiddeld, gemiddelde, minderwaardig, gemeen, boosaardig, middel.

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