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smile in Dutch

smile in Dutch is glimlach, lach, glimlachen — smile means a facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

smile in Dutch

glimlach
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
lach
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
glimlachen
verb
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.
smuilen
verb
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

What does "smile" mean?

  1. noun A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.
    "She greeted us with a warm smile."
  2. verb To make this expression.
    "The baby smiled at her mother for the first time."
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smile in a sentence

  • She greeted us with a warm smile.
  • His smile faded as he read the message.
  • The baby smiled at her mother for the first time.
  • He smiled politely despite feeling nervous.

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What is "smile" in Dutch?

"smile" in Dutch is glimlach, lach, glimlachen. smile means: A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

How do you use "smile" in a sentence?

Example: "She greeted us with a warm smile." In Dutch, "smile" is glimlach, lach, glimlachen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "smile": glimlach, lach, glimlachen, smuilen.

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