tan in Dutch
tan in Dutch is gebruind, gebruinde, gebruinde kleur — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
tan in Dutch
gebruind
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
gebruinde
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
gebruinde kleur
A light, brown-like colour.
bronzen
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
bruinen
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
zonnebaden
bruinen
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
looien
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
tanen
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
leerlooien
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
What does "tan" mean?
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noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
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adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
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verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."
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tan in a sentence
- The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
- She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
- She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
- He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
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What is "tan" in Dutch?
"tan" in Dutch is gebruind, gebruinde, gebruinde kleur. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
How do you use "tan" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In Dutch, "tan" is gebruind, gebruinde, gebruinde kleur.
Are there other ways to say "tan" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "tan": gebruind, gebruinde, gebruinde kleur, bronzen, bruinen, zonnebaden.
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