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subject in Dutch

subject in Dutch is onderwerp, subject, vak — subject means the main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

subject in Dutch

onderwerp
noun
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
subject
noun
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
onderwerp
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
vak
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
vakgebied
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
vak
noun
A particular area of study.
vakgebied
noun
A particular area of study.
onderdaan
noun
A citizen in a monarchy.
onderdane
noun
A citizen in a monarchy.
onderdaan
noun
A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
onderwerpen
verb
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

What does "subject" mean?

  1. noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
    "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion."
  2. noun The person or thing a sentence is about — grammatically, the doer of the action.
    "In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject."
  3. noun A person or animal being examined, tested, or treated, especially in an experiment.
    "Each subject in the trial received the new medication."
  4. noun A citizen or member of a state ruled by a monarch.
    "As a subject of the Crown, she carried a British passport."
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subject in a sentence

  • Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion.
  • History was always her favorite subject at school.
  • In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject.
  • Each subject in the trial received the new medication.

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What is "subject" in Dutch?

"subject" in Dutch is onderwerp, subject, vak. subject means: The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

How do you use "subject" in a sentence?

Example: "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion." In Dutch, "subject" is onderwerp, subject, vak.

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

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "subject": onderwerp, subject, vak, vakgebied, onderdaan, onderdane.

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