occasion in Dutch
occasion in Dutch is gelegenheid, aanleiding, gebeurtenis — occasion means a particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
occasion in Dutch
gelegenheid
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
aanleiding
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
gebeurtenis
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
voorval
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
behoefte
A need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]
noodzaak
A need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]
gebeurtenis
A special event or function. [from 19th c.]
veroorzaken
(transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce
What does "occasion" mean?
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noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
"On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters."
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noun A reason, opportunity, or need for something.
"I rarely have occasion to wear a suit."
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verb To cause or bring about.
"The delay was occasioned by bad weather."
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occasion in a sentence
- On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters.
- On this occasion, I'll let it slide.
- I rarely have occasion to wear a suit.
- There was no occasion for rudeness, so I wonder why he shouted at her.
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What is "occasion" in Dutch?
"occasion" in Dutch is gelegenheid, aanleiding, gebeurtenis. occasion means: A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
How do you use "occasion" in a sentence?
Example: "On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters." In Dutch, "occasion" is gelegenheid, aanleiding, gebeurtenis.
Are there other ways to say "occasion" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "occasion": gelegenheid, aanleiding, gebeurtenis, voorval, behoefte, noodzaak.
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