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monkey in Dutch

monkey in Dutch is aap, apin, apenjong — monkey means a small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.

monkey in Dutch

aap
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
apin
noun
(loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
apenjong
noun
(informal, sometimes, _, offensive) A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.
brutale aap
noun
(informal, sometimes, _, offensive) A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.

What does "monkey" mean?

  1. noun A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.
    "The monkeys swung from branch to branch, chasing each other."
  2. noun A mischievous or playful person, especially a child.
    "Stop being such a little monkey and eat your dinner."
  3. verb To fiddle or tamper with something, usually in an informal or careless way.
    "Don't monkey with the settings unless you know what you're doing."
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monkey in a sentence

  • The monkeys swung from branch to branch, chasing each other.
  • A monkey stole a tourist's sunglasses right off his face.
  • Stop being such a little monkey and eat your dinner.
  • Don't monkey with the settings unless you know what you're doing.

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What is "monkey" in Dutch?

"monkey" in Dutch is aap, apin, apenjong. monkey means: A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.

How do you use "monkey" in a sentence?

Example: "The monkeys swung from branch to branch, chasing each other." In Dutch, "monkey" is aap, apin, apenjong.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "monkey": aap, apin, apenjong, brutale aap.

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