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orbit in Dutch

orbit in Dutch is baan, omcirkelen, omlopen — orbit means the curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

orbit in Dutch

baan
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
omcirkelen
verb
(astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.
omlopen
verb
(astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.

What does "orbit" mean?

  1. noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
    "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth."
  2. noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
    "The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers."
  3. verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.
    "The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days."

orbit in a sentence

  • The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
  • The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers.
  • The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days.

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Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "orbit" in Dutch?

"orbit" in Dutch is baan, omcirkelen, omlopen. orbit means: The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

How do you use "orbit" in a sentence?

Example: "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth." In Dutch, "orbit" is baan, omcirkelen, omlopen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "orbit": baan, omcirkelen, omlopen.

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