needle in Dutch

needle in Dutch is naald, naaien, pesten — needle means a thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.

needle in Dutch

naald

noun

naaien

verb

To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.

pesten

verb

(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

plagen

verb

(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

prikkelen

verb

(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

stangen

verb

(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

What does "needle" mean?

noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
"The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second."
noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
"The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty."
noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
"The spruce dropped its needles all over the garden path."
verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.
"Stop needling me about my driving and keep your eyes on the road."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

needle in a sentence

The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second.
She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem.
The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty.
As the engine warmed up, the needle crept slowly towards the middle of the dial.

Similar words in Dutch

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Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "needle" in Dutch?

"needle" in Dutch is naald, naaien, pesten. needle means: A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.

How do you use "needle" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second." In Dutch, "needle" is naald, naaien, pesten.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "needle": naald, naaien, pesten, plagen, prikkelen, stangen.

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