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
Light in color.
paal
A wooden stake; a picket.
staak
A wooden stake; a picket.
palissade
(archaic) A fence made from wooden stake; palisade.
grens
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
limiet
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
paal
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.
grens
(historical) A portion of Russia in which Jews were permitted to live (the Pale of Settlement).
What does "pale" mean?
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adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
"She looked pale after the long flight."
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verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
"He paled when he heard the news."
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verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
"Her early work pales next to what she achieved later."
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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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