sherpa in Dutch
sherpa in Dutch is sherpa, sjerpa — sherpa means a member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
sherpa in Dutch
sherpa
(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
sjerpa
(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
What does "sherpa" mean?
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noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
"The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain."
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noun A local guide or porter, especially one from the Sherpa people, who helps mountaineers on an expedition.
"Their sherpa knew a safer route around the crevasse."
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noun A senior official who does the background negotiating and preparation ahead of a major summit, such as a G7 or G20 meeting.
"The president's sherpa spent weeks hammering out the joint statement in advance."
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noun A soft, thick-piled synthetic fabric resembling fleece or faux fur.
"The jacket has a cozy sherpa lining."
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sherpa in a sentence
- The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain.
- Their sherpa knew a safer route around the crevasse.
- The president's sherpa spent weeks hammering out the joint statement in advance.
- The jacket has a cozy sherpa lining.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sherpa" in Dutch?
"sherpa" in Dutch is sherpa, sjerpa. sherpa means: A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
How do you use "sherpa" in a sentence?
Example: "The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain." In Dutch, "sherpa" is sherpa, sjerpa.
Are there other ways to say "sherpa" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "sherpa": sherpa, sjerpa.
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