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ripple in Dutch

ripple in Dutch is rimpeling, repel, kabbelen — ripple means a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.

ripple in Dutch

rimpeling
noun
A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
repel
noun
(textiles) An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
kabbelen
noun
A sound similar to that of undulating water.
kabbelen
verb
(intransitive) To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.

What does "ripple" mean?

  1. noun A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.
    "A stone thrown in the pond sent ripples across the surface."
  2. verb To form small waves, or to spread gradually through something like a crowd.
    "Laughter rippled through the audience."
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ripple in a sentence

  • A stone thrown in the pond sent ripples across the surface.
  • Laughter rippled through the audience.

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What is "ripple" in Dutch?

"ripple" in Dutch is rimpeling, repel, kabbelen. ripple means: A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.

How do you use "ripple" in a sentence?

Example: "A stone thrown in the pond sent ripples across the surface." In Dutch, "ripple" is rimpeling, repel, kabbelen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "ripple": rimpeling, repel, kabbelen.

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