nest in Dutch
nest in Dutch is nest, nestelen, nesten — nest means a structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
nest in Dutch
nest
nestelen
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
nesten
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
nestelen
(intransitive) To settle into a home.
elkaar
(intransitive) To successively neatly fit inside another.
in
(intransitive) To successively neatly fit inside another.
passen
(intransitive) To successively neatly fit inside another.
innesten
(transitive) To place in, or as if in, a nest.
elkaar
(transitive) To place one thing neatly inside another, and both inside yet another (and so on).
in
(transitive) To place one thing neatly inside another, and both inside yet another (and so on).
stapelen
(transitive) To place one thing neatly inside another, and both inside yet another (and so on).
What does "nest" mean?
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noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
"A robin built her nest right above our front door."
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noun A cozy or secure home, or a hidden base for something (often negative), such as a gang's hideout.
"The old cabin became their nest for the winter."
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verb To build or settle into a nest, or to fit smaller things inside larger ones.
"The birds nested in the eaves of the barn."
nest in a sentence
- A robin built her nest right above our front door.
- The eagle's nest sat high atop a cliff.
- The old cabin became their nest for the winter.
- Police raided the building, calling it a nest of criminal activity.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "nest" in Dutch?
"nest" in Dutch is nest, nestelen, nesten. nest means: A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
How do you use "nest" in a sentence?
Example: "A robin built her nest right above our front door." In Dutch, "nest" is nest, nestelen, nesten.
Are there other ways to say "nest" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "nest": nest, nestelen, nesten, elkaar, in, passen.
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