nasal in Dutch
nasal in Dutch is nasaal, neusklank — nasal means relating to the nose.
nasal in Dutch
nasaal
(phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.
neusklank
What does "nasal" mean?
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adj Relating to the nose.
"Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run."
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adj Describing a sound made by letting air pass through the nose, as with the consonants "m," "n," and "ng."
"When you say the word "ring," the last sound is a nasal consonant."
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adj Of a voice: sounding as if it comes through the nose, often thought of as whiny or twangy.
"The cartoon villain spoke in a high, nasal whine that made the kids laugh."
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nasal in a sentence
- Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run.
- The doctor prescribed a nasal spray for her blocked sinuses.
- When you say the word "ring," the last sound is a nasal consonant.
- French has several nasal vowels that don't exist in English.
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What is "nasal" in Dutch?
"nasal" in Dutch is nasaal, neusklank. nasal means: Relating to the nose.
How do you use "nasal" in a sentence?
Example: "Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run." In Dutch, "nasal" is nasaal, neusklank.
Are there other ways to say "nasal" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "nasal": nasaal, neusklank.
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