shadow in Dutch
shadow in Dutch is schaduw, schaduwen — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
shadow in Dutch
schaduw
schaduwen
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
What does "shadow" mean?
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noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
"Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
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noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
"The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
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verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
"The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
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adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
"The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
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shadow in a sentence
- Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
- The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
- The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts.
- The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health.
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What is "shadow" in Dutch?
"shadow" in Dutch is schaduw, schaduwen. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?
Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Dutch, "shadow" is schaduw, schaduwen.
Are there other ways to say "shadow" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "shadow": schaduw, schaduwen.
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