spoon in Dutch

spoon in Dutch is lepel, laveren, lepeltje-lepeltje liggen — spoon means a utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.

spoon in Dutch

lepel

noun

An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.

laveren

verb

lepeltje-lepeltje liggen

verb

(intransitive, dated) To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.

What does "spoon" mean?

noun A utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
"The toddler held a plastic spoon in her fist and tried to feed herself."
verb To lie close together, front-to-back, in a nested position like stacked spoons.
"The two puppies spooned together in their basket to keep warm."
noun Informally, a unit representing someone's limited daily energy, especially used by people with chronic illness.
"I only have a few spoons left today, so I will skip the party."

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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”.

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”.

spoon in a sentence

The toddler held a plastic spoon in her fist and tried to feed herself.
He stirred his coffee with a teaspoon.
The two puppies spooned together in their basket to keep warm.
On cold nights, we like to spoon under a heavy blanket and talk quietly.

Similar words in Dutch

dipper ladle scoop smooch spoonful

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spoon" in Dutch?

"spoon" in Dutch is lepel, laveren, lepeltje-lepeltje liggen. spoon means: A utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.

How do you use "spoon" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler held a plastic spoon in her fist and tried to feed herself." In Dutch, "spoon" is lepel, laveren, lepeltje-lepeltje liggen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "spoon": lepel, laveren, lepeltje-lepeltje liggen.

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