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tail in Dutch

tail in Dutch is staart, achtereinde, achterste — tail means the flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.

tail in Dutch

staart
noun
staart
noun
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
achtereinde
noun
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
achterste
noun
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
achterwerk
noun
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
zitvlak
noun
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
staart
noun
The rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage.
staartstuk
noun
The rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage.
achtereinde
noun
achterste
noun
achterwerk
noun
zitvlak
noun
achtervolger
noun
One who surreptitiously follows another.
munt
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.
beschatten
verb
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.
schaduwen
verb
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.

What does "tail" mean?

  1. noun The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
    "The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home."
  2. noun The rear or last part of something, such as an aircraft's tail section or the end of a line or sequence.
    "The plane's tail was damaged by the storm."
  3. noun The side of a coin opposite the head, or (informally) someone secretly following another person.
    "She called tails, and the coin landed showing the eagle."
  4. verb To follow someone closely and secretly, typically to observe them.
    "Police officers tailed the van for several blocks before making an arrest."

tail in a sentence

  • The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home.
  • A peacock's tail feathers fan out in a striking display.
  • The plane's tail was damaged by the storm.
  • We caught the tail end of the meeting.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tail" in Dutch?

"tail" in Dutch is staart, achtereinde, achterste. tail means: The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.

How do you use "tail" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home." In Dutch, "tail" is staart, achtereinde, achterste.

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

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "tail": staart, achtereinde, achterste, achterwerk, zitvlak, staartstuk.

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