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tame in Dutch

tame in Dutch is tam, temmen — tame means not wild; brought under human control, especially of an animal.

tame in Dutch

tam
adj
Not exciting.
temmen
verb
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

What does "tame" mean?

  1. adj Not wild; brought under human control, especially of an animal.
    "The park has a few tame deer that will eat from your hand."
  2. adj Lacking excitement or edge; mild.
    "The film's ending felt tame compared to the book."
  3. verb To bring an animal, person, or situation under control.
    "It took months to tame the wild horse."
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tame in a sentence

  • The park has a few tame deer that will eat from your hand.
  • A tame fox followed the ranger around the site.
  • The film's ending felt tame compared to the book.
  • Their idea of a wild party was pretty tame.

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What is "tame" in Dutch?

"tame" in Dutch is tam, temmen. tame means: Not wild; brought under human control, especially of an animal.

How do you use "tame" in a sentence?

Example: "The park has a few tame deer that will eat from your hand." In Dutch, "tame" is tam, temmen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "tame": tam, temmen.

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