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obscure in Dutch

obscure in Dutch is duister, verborgen — obscure means not well known.

obscure in Dutch

duister
adj
Dark, faint or indistinct.
verborgen
adj
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

What does "obscure" mean?

  1. adjective Not well known.
    "The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel."
  2. adjective Difficult to understand or make out clearly.
    "The instructions were written in obscure legal jargon."
  3. verb To hide or make something difficult to see or understand.
    "Thick fog obscured the view of the mountains."
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obscure in a sentence

  • The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel.
  • The instructions were written in obscure legal jargon.
  • Thick fog obscured the view of the mountains.

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What is "obscure" in Dutch?

"obscure" in Dutch is duister, verborgen. obscure means: Not well known.

How do you use "obscure" in a sentence?

Example: "The film is based on an obscure Victorian novel." In Dutch, "obscure" is duister, verborgen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "obscure": duister, verborgen.

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