refrain in Dutch
refrain in Dutch is refrein, (zich) inhouden, (zich) onthouden (van) — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
refrain in Dutch
refrein
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
(zich) inhouden
(zich) onthouden (van)
(zich) verzetten (tegen)
terughouden
onthouden
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
zich niet inlaten met
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
What does "refrain" mean?
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
"Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
"The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
refrain in a sentence
- Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
- She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
- The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
- "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "refrain" in Dutch?
"refrain" in Dutch is refrein, (zich) inhouden, (zich) onthouden (van). refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Dutch, "refrain" is refrein, (zich) inhouden, (zich) onthouden (van).
Are there other ways to say "refrain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "refrain": refrein, (zich) inhouden, (zich) onthouden (van), (zich) verzetten (tegen), terughouden, onthouden.
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