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skull in Dutch

skull in Dutch is schedel, doodshoofd, doodskop — skull means the bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.

skull in Dutch

schedel

noun

(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

doodshoofd

noun

(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

doodskop

noun

(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

cranium

noun

(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

doodskop

noun

These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

What does "skull" mean?

noun The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull."
noun The skull as a symbol representing death.
"The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones."
noun Informal for the mind or brain.
"Use your skull and think before you answer."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

skull in a sentence

The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull.
The museum displayed a dinosaur skull in the main hall.
The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones.
Use your skull and think before you answer.

Similar words in Dutch

cranium death's-head harnpan

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "skull" in Dutch?

"skull" in Dutch is schedel, doodshoofd, doodskop. skull means: The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.

How do you use "skull" in a sentence?

Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull." In Dutch, "skull" is schedel, doodshoofd, doodskop.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "skull": schedel, doodshoofd, doodskop, cranium.

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