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pupil in Dutch

pupil in Dutch is leerling, pupil — pupil means a student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.

pupil in Dutch

leerling
noun
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
pupil
noun
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

What does "pupil" mean?

  1. noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
    "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay."
  2. noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.
    "The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted."
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pupil in a sentence

  • The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay.
  • Pupils lined up outside the classroom before the bell rang.
  • The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted.

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What is "pupil" in Dutch?

"pupil" in Dutch is leerling, pupil. pupil means: A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.

How do you use "pupil" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay." In Dutch, "pupil" is leerling, pupil.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "pupil": leerling, pupil.

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