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pastoral in Dutch

pastoral in Dutch is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief — pastoral means relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.

pastoral in Dutch

pastoraal
adj
Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.
pastorale
noun
herderlijke brief
noun
(religion, Christianity) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.

What does "pastoral" mean?

  1. adj Relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.
    "The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills."
  2. adj Relating to a pastor's spiritual guidance of a congregation.
    "The bishop offered pastoral care to families affected by the tragedy."
  3. noun A poem or piece of music depicting idealised rural life.
    "Beethoven's "Pastoral" symphony evokes scenes of the countryside."
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pastoral in a sentence

  • The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills.
  • She wrote pastoral poetry celebrating country life.
  • The bishop offered pastoral care to families affected by the tragedy.
  • Beethoven's "Pastoral" symphony evokes scenes of the countryside.

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What is "pastoral" in Dutch?

"pastoral" in Dutch is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief. pastoral means: Relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.

How do you use "pastoral" in a sentence?

Example: "The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills." In Dutch, "pastoral" is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "pastoral": pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief.

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