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rest in Dutch

rest in Dutch is ontspanning, rust, nachtrust — rest means relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

rest in Dutch

ontspanning
noun
rust
noun
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
nachtrust
noun
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
rest
noun
(uncountable) That which remains.
rust
noun
rust
noun
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
kalmte
noun
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
stilstand
noun
rustteken
noun
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
rest
noun
(snooker, countable) A stick with a U-, V- or X-shaped head used to support the tip of a cue when the cue ball is otherwise out of reach.
rusten
verb
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
stilstaan
verb
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
rusten
verb
(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
daarbij laten
verb
(intransitive, transitive, legal, US) To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

What does "rest" mean?

  1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
    "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow."
  2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
    "She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later."
  3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
    "The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus."
  4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
    "He sat down to rest after climbing the stairs."

rest in a sentence

  • You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow.
  • The doctor recommended bed rest for a week.
  • She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later.
  • The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "rest" in Dutch?

"rest" in Dutch is ontspanning, rust, nachtrust. rest means: Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

How do you use "rest" in a sentence?

Example: "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow." In Dutch, "rest" is ontspanning, rust, nachtrust.

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

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "rest": ontspanning, rust, nachtrust, rest, kalmte, stilstand.

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