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temptation in Dutch

temptation in Dutch is beproeving, verleiding, verzoeking — temptation means the urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.

temptation in Dutch

beproeving
noun
verleiding
noun
verzoeking
noun
verlokking
noun

What does "temptation" mean?

  1. noun The urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.
    "She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting."
  2. noun Something that is appealing enough to create that urge.
    "The dessert menu was a real temptation after such a big dinner."
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temptation in a sentence

  • She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting.
  • The dessert menu was a real temptation after such a big dinner.

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What is "temptation" in Dutch?

"temptation" in Dutch is beproeving, verleiding, verzoeking. temptation means: The urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.

How do you use "temptation" in a sentence?

Example: "She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting." In Dutch, "temptation" is beproeving, verleiding, verzoeking.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "temptation": beproeving, verleiding, verzoeking, verlokking.

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