starve in Dutch
starve in Dutch is verhongeren, sterven van de honger, rammelen — starve means to suffer or die from lack of food.
starve in Dutch
verhongeren
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
sterven van de honger
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
rammelen
(intransitive) To be very hungry.
sterven van de honger
(intransitive) To be very hungry.
uithongeren
(transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.
What does "starve" mean?
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verb To suffer or die from lack of food.
"Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved."
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verb To be extremely hungry, often used informally as exaggeration.
"I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?"
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verb To deprive someone or something of food, attention, or another vital need.
"The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender."
starve in a sentence
- Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved.
- The stranded hikers feared they would starve before help arrived.
- I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?
- The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender.
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "starve" in Dutch?
"starve" in Dutch is verhongeren, sterven van de honger, rammelen. starve means: To suffer or die from lack of food.
How do you use "starve" in a sentence?
Example: "Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved." In Dutch, "starve" is verhongeren, sterven van de honger, rammelen.
Are there other ways to say "starve" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "starve": verhongeren, sterven van de honger, rammelen, uithongeren.
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