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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.
    "A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head."
  2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
    "He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board."
  3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
    "She tried deep breathing to calm her nerves before the job interview."
  4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
    "She nerved herself to dive from the high board for the first time."
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nerve in a sentence

  • A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head.
  • Each nerve in the hand sends tiny signals to the brain when you touch something.
  • He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board.
  • It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.

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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: "A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head." 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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