slack in Dutch
slack in Dutch is slap, week, slecht gemaakt — slack means loose; not pulled tight.
slack in Dutch
slap
(normally said of a rope) Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.
week
Weak; not holding fast.
slecht gemaakt
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
tam
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
tam
Not active or busy, successful, or violent.
kolengruis
treuzelen
(obsolete) To mitigate; to reduce the strength of.
What does "slack" mean?
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adj Loose; not pulled tight.
"The rope went slack once he let go of it."
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adj Not busy or active.
"Business has been slack since the holidays ended."
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adj Careless or lacking effort.
"He's been a bit slack with his homework lately."
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noun The loose or unused part of something, especially a rope.
"Take up the slack in the line before you pull."
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slack in a sentence
- The rope went slack once he let go of it.
- Check that the safety harness isn't too slack.
- Business has been slack since the holidays ended.
- He's been a bit slack with his homework lately.
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What is "slack" in Dutch?
"slack" in Dutch is slap, week, slecht gemaakt. slack means: Loose; not pulled tight.
How do you use "slack" in a sentence?
Example: "The rope went slack once he let go of it." In Dutch, "slack" is slap, week, slecht gemaakt.
Are there other ways to say "slack" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "slack": slap, week, slecht gemaakt, tam, kolengruis, treuzelen.
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