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nickname in Dutch

nickname in Dutch is bijnaam, bijnamen — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

nickname in Dutch

bijnaam
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
bijnamen
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

What does "nickname" mean?

  1. noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
    "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair."
  2. verb To give someone or something a nickname.
    "They nicknamed the old car "the Beast"."

nickname in a sentence

  • His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair.
  • They nicknamed the old car "the Beast".

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nickname" in Dutch?

"nickname" in Dutch is bijnaam, bijnamen. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?

Example: "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair." In Dutch, "nickname" is bijnaam, bijnamen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "nickname": bijnaam, bijnamen.

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