telltale in Dutch

telltale in Dutch is onthullend, klikspaan, aanwijzing — telltale means something that gives away or reveals a fact, often one meant to stay hidden.

telltale in Dutch

onthullend

adj

Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

klikspaan

noun

aanwijzing

noun

(figuratively) Something that serves to reveal something else.

controleapparaat

noun

(engineering) A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.

What does "telltale" mean?

noun Something that gives away or reveals a fact, often one meant to stay hidden.
"The telltale smell of smoke gave away where he'd been hiding."
noun A warning light or indicator that signals a problem.
"The dashboard telltale lit up as soon as the oil ran low."
adj Revealing something that was meant to be concealed.
"She noticed the telltale crumbs on his shirt."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

telltale in a sentence

The telltale smell of smoke gave away where he'd been hiding.
The dashboard telltale lit up as soon as the oil ran low.
She noticed the telltale crumbs on his shirt.

Similar words in Dutch

tattletale

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telltale" in Dutch?

"telltale" in Dutch is onthullend, klikspaan, aanwijzing. telltale means: Something that gives away or reveals a fact, often one meant to stay hidden.

How do you use "telltale" in a sentence?

Example: "The telltale smell of smoke gave away where he'd been hiding." In Dutch, "telltale" is onthullend, klikspaan, aanwijzing.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "telltale": onthullend, klikspaan, aanwijzing, controleapparaat.

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