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sprout in Dutch

sprout in Dutch is scheut, spruit, kiemgroente — sprout means to begin growing, as a seed or plant does.

sprout in Dutch

scheut
noun
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
spruit
noun
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
kiemgroente
noun
A germinated seed, an incipient young plant.
spruit
noun
(figurative) A child.
ontspruiten
verb
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
uitschieten
verb
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
laten ontkiemen
verb
(transitive) To cause to grow from a seed.

What does "sprout" mean?

  1. verb To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
    "The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry."
  2. verb To appear or spring up suddenly, often in large numbers.
    "New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days."
  3. noun A young shoot or new growth from a plant or seed.
    "She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry."

sprout in a sentence

  • The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry.
  • Seedlings sprout faster in warm, moist soil.
  • New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days.
  • She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sprout" in Dutch?

"sprout" in Dutch is scheut, spruit, kiemgroente. sprout means: To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.

How do you use "sprout" in a sentence?

Example: "The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry." In Dutch, "sprout" is scheut, spruit, kiemgroente.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "sprout": scheut, spruit, kiemgroente, ontspruiten, uitschieten, laten ontkiemen.

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