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portent in Dutch

portent in Dutch is voorspook, voorteken — portent means a sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.

portent in Dutch

voorspook
noun
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
voorteken
noun
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

What does "portent" mean?

  1. noun A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
    "It was a portent of things to come."
  2. noun The act of being a sign of something to come, or the importance this carries.
  3. noun Something seen as amazing or remarkable.
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portent in a sentence

  • It was a portent of things to come.

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What is "portent" in Dutch?
"portent" in Dutch is voorspook, voorteken. portent means: A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
Are there other ways to say "portent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "portent": voorspook, voorteken.
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