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recognize in Dutch

recognize in Dutch is herkennen, erkennen, onderkennen — recognize means to identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

recognize in Dutch

herkennen
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkennen
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkennen
verb
herkennen
verb
onderkennen
verb
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

What does "recognize" mean?

  1. verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
    "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
  2. verb To formally acknowledge someone or something as valid, true, or deserving.
    "The UN refused to recognize the new government."

recognize in a sentence

  • I almost didn't recognize her with short hair.
  • Do you recognize this song?
  • The UN refused to recognize the new government.
  • Her contribution to the project was finally recognized with an award.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "recognize" in Dutch?

"recognize" in Dutch is herkennen, erkennen, onderkennen. recognize means: To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

How do you use "recognize" in a sentence?

Example: "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair." In Dutch, "recognize" is herkennen, erkennen, onderkennen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "recognize": herkennen, erkennen, onderkennen.

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