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mistake in Dutch

mistake in Dutch is fout, vergissing, blunder — mistake means an action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

mistake in Dutch

fout
noun
An error.
vergissing
noun
An error.
blunder
noun
An error.
misverstand
noun
An error.
onjuistheid
noun
An error.
een fout maken
verb
in de fout gaan
verb
misverstaan
verb
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
verwisselen
verb
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

What does "mistake" mean?

  1. noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
    "Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake."
  2. verb To misunderstand or wrongly identify someone or something.
    "I mistook him for his brother."
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mistake in a sentence

  • Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake.
  • It's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.
  • I mistook him for his brother.
  • She mistook kindness for weakness.

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What is "mistake" in Dutch?

"mistake" in Dutch is fout, vergissing, blunder. mistake means: An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

How do you use "mistake" in a sentence?

Example: "Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake." In Dutch, "mistake" is fout, vergissing, blunder.

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

Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "mistake": fout, vergissing, blunder, misverstand, onjuistheid, een fout maken.

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