English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

stitch in Dutch

stitch in Dutch is steek, zijsteek — stitch means a single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.

stitch in Dutch

steek
noun
A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
zijsteek
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise or laughing.

What does "stitch" mean?

  1. noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.
    "The nurse put three stitches in the cut on his knee."
  2. noun A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side of the body, often brought on by running.
    "He got a stitch halfway through the race and had to slow down."
  3. verb To sew or join something using stitches.
    "The tailor stitched the hem by hand."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch

stitch in a sentence

  • The nurse put three stitches in the cut on his knee.
  • She dropped a stitch while knitting the sleeve.
  • He got a stitch halfway through the race and had to slow down.
  • I always get a stitch when I run straight after lunch.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stitch" in Dutch?
"stitch" in Dutch is steek, zijsteek. stitch means: A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.
How do you use "stitch" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse put three stitches in the cut on his knee." In Dutch, "stitch" is steek, zijsteek.
Are there other ways to say "stitch" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "stitch": steek, zijsteek.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.