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pungent in Dutch

pungent in Dutch is scherp, stekend — pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

pungent in Dutch

scherp
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
stekend
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
scherp
adj
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

What does "pungent" mean?

  1. adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
    "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen."
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pungent in a sentence

  • The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
  • The sauce had a pungent, spicy kick.

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What is "pungent" in Dutch?

"pungent" in Dutch is scherp, stekend. pungent means: Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

How do you use "pungent" in a sentence?

Example: "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen." In Dutch, "pungent" is scherp, stekend.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "pungent": scherp, stekend.

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