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nerve in Dutch

nerve in Dutch is zenuw, neuronenbundel, neuron — nerve means a fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

nerve in Dutch

zenuw
noun
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
neuronenbundel
noun
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
zenuw
noun
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
neuron
noun
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
zenuwknoop
noun
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
nerf
noun
(botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
durf
noun
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
lef
noun
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
moed
noun
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
stalen zenuwen
noun
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
geduld
noun
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
sterke zenuwen
noun
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
uithoudingsvermogen
noun
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
verduldigheid
noun
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.

What does "nerve" mean?

  1. noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
    "The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve."
  2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
    "It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting."
  3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
    "His nerves were shot before the final exam."
  4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
    "He nerved himself for the difficult conversation ahead."
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nerve in a sentence

  • The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve.
  • It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.
  • She finally found the nerve to ask for a raise.
  • His nerves were shot before the final exam.

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What is "nerve" in Dutch?

"nerve" in Dutch is zenuw, neuronenbundel, neuron. nerve means: A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

How do you use "nerve" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve." In Dutch, "nerve" is zenuw, neuronenbundel, neuron.

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

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "nerve": zenuw, neuronenbundel, neuron, zenuwknoop, nerf, durf.

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