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pet in Dutch

pet in Dutch is huisdier, troeteldier, lievelingetje — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

pet in Dutch

huisdier
noun
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
troeteldier
noun
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
lievelingetje
noun
One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
aaien
verb
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
aaien
verb
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
strelen
verb
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

What does "pet" mean?

  1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
    "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
  2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
    "Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
  3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
    "The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."

pet in a sentence

  • They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
  • Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
  • Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
  • The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pet" in Dutch?

"pet" in Dutch is huisdier, troeteldier, lievelingetje. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

How do you use "pet" in a sentence?

Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Dutch, "pet" is huisdier, troeteldier, lievelingetje.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "pet": huisdier, troeteldier, lievelingetje, aaien, strelen.

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