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pale in Dutch

pale in Dutch is bleek, paal, staak — pale means light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.

pale in Dutch

bleek
adj
Light in color.
paal
noun
A wooden stake; a picket.
staak
noun
A wooden stake; a picket.
palissade
noun
(archaic) A fence made from wooden stake; palisade.
grens
noun
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
limiet
noun
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
paal
noun
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.
grens
noun
(historical) A portion of Russia in which Jews were permitted to live (the Pale of Settlement).

What does "pale" mean?

  1. adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
    "She looked pale after the long flight."
  2. verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
    "He paled when he heard the news."
  3. verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
    "Her early work pales next to what she achieved later."
  4. noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.
    "His comments were considered well beyond the pale."

pale in a sentence

  • She looked pale after the long flight.
  • He painted the room a pale shade of yellow.
  • He paled when he heard the news.
  • Her early work pales next to what she achieved later.

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Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pale" in Dutch?

"pale" in Dutch is bleek, paal, staak. pale means: Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.

How do you use "pale" in a sentence?

Example: "She looked pale after the long flight." In Dutch, "pale" is bleek, paal, staak.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "pale": bleek, paal, staak, palissade, grens, limiet.

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