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sense in Dutch

sense in Dutch is zintuig, zin, gevoel — sense means one of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.

sense in Dutch

zintuig
noun
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
zin
noun
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
gevoel
noun
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
gewaarwording
noun
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
verstand
noun
Sound practical or moral judgment.
betekenis
noun
zin
noun
The meaning, reason, or value of something.
zintuig
noun
The meaning, reason, or value of something.
aanleg
noun
A natural appreciation or ability.
zin
noun
A natural appreciation or ability.
gewaarworden
verb
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
waarnemen
verb
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
aanvoelen
verb
To instinctively be aware.
begrijpen
verb
To comprehend.
bevatten
verb
To comprehend.

What does "sense" mean?

  1. noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.
    "Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans."
  2. noun Practical, sound judgment.
    "He had the sense to call for help immediately."
  3. noun The meaning of a word or statement.
    "The word "bank" has more than one sense."
  4. verb To become aware of something, whether through the senses or intuitively.
    "She could sense that something was wrong."

sense in a sentence

  • Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans.
  • Losing one sense often sharpens the others.
  • He had the sense to call for help immediately.
  • The word "bank" has more than one sense.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sense" in Dutch?

"sense" in Dutch is zintuig, zin, gevoel. sense means: One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.

How do you use "sense" in a sentence?

Example: "Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans." In Dutch, "sense" is zintuig, zin, gevoel.

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

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "sense": zintuig, zin, gevoel, gewaarwording, verstand, betekenis.

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