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sob in Dutch

sob in Dutch is snik, snotteren, snikken — sob means to cry with short, gasping breaths.

sob in Dutch

snik
noun
A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.
snotteren
verb
(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.
snikken
verb
(transitive) To say (something) while sobbing.

What does "sob" mean?

  1. verb To cry with short, gasping breaths.
    "She sobbed quietly into her pillow after the phone call."
  2. noun A short, gasping cry, or the sound it makes.
    "A single sob escaped her before she composed herself."
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sob in a sentence

  • She sobbed quietly into her pillow after the phone call.
  • He sobbed uncontrollably at the funeral.
  • A single sob escaped her before she composed herself.

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What is "sob" in Dutch?

"sob" in Dutch is snik, snotteren, snikken. sob means: To cry with short, gasping breaths.

How do you use "sob" in a sentence?

Example: "She sobbed quietly into her pillow after the phone call." In Dutch, "sob" is snik, snotteren, snikken.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sob": snik, snotteren, snikken.

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