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
rust
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
nachtrust
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
rest
(uncountable) That which remains.
rust
rust
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
kalmte
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
stilstand
rustteken
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
rest
(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
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
stilstaan
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
rusten
(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
daarbij laten
(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?
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noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
"You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow."
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noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
"She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later."
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noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
"The pianist counted every rest carefully so she would not come in too early."
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verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
"You should rest your eyes if you have been reading all afternoon."
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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.
- I'll carry the bags, and you can bring the rest.
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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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