plague in Dutch
plague in Dutch is pest, plaag, ellende — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
plague in Dutch
pest
plaag
pest
(figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
ellende
(figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
kwelling
(figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
kwellen
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
pesten
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
teisteren
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
What does "plague" mean?
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noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
"The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
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noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
"A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
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verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
"Injuries have plagued the team all season."
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plague in a sentence
- The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
- A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
- Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
- Injuries have plagued the team all season.
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What is "plague" in Dutch?
"plague" in Dutch is pest, plaag, ellende. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
How do you use "plague" in a sentence?
Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Dutch, "plague" is pest, plaag, ellende.
Are there other ways to say "plague" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "plague": pest, plaag, ellende, kwelling, kwellen, pesten.
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