respite in Dutch
respite in Dutch is verademing, respijt — respite means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
respite in Dutch
verademing
A brief interval of rest or relief.
respijt
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
What does "respite" mean?
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noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
"The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting."
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verb To grant someone a delay or temporary relief from an obligation.
"The court agreed to respite the payment deadline by thirty days."
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respite in a sentence
- The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting.
- She took a weekend away as a respite from work stress.
- The court agreed to respite the payment deadline by thirty days.
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What is "respite" in Dutch?
"respite" in Dutch is verademing, respijt. respite means: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
How do you use "respite" in a sentence?
Example: "The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting." In Dutch, "respite" is verademing, respijt.
Are there other ways to say "respite" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "respite": verademing, respijt.
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