Oriental in Dutch
Oriental in Dutch is oosters, oriëntaal, Oosterling — Oriental means relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
Oriental in Dutch
oosters
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
oriëntaal
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
Oosterling
(archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]
What does "Oriental" mean?
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adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
"The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics."
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noun A gem, especially a pearl, prized for its exceptional shine.
"The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl."
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Oriental in a sentence
- The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics.
- The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl.
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What is "Oriental" in Dutch?
"Oriental" in Dutch is oosters, oriëntaal, Oosterling. Oriental means: Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
How do you use "Oriental" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics." In Dutch, "Oriental" is oosters, oriëntaal, Oosterling.
Are there other ways to say "Oriental" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "Oriental": oosters, oriëntaal, Oosterling.
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