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tender in Dutch

tender in Dutch is gevoelig, zacht, mals — tender means gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

tender in Dutch

gevoelig
adj
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
zacht
adj
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
zacht
adj
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
mals
adj
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
zacht
adj
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
lief
adj
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.
tender
noun
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
betaalmiddel
noun
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
betalingsmiddel
noun
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
bod
noun
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.
aanbieden
verb
(formal) To offer, to give.
bieden
verb
To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions; to bid.

What does "tender" mean?

  1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
    "He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead."
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
    "The bruise on her arm was still tender a week later."
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
    "The steak was slow-cooked until perfectly tender."
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
    "The construction firm submitted a tender for the new hospital wing."
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tender in a sentence

  • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
  • She spoke to the frightened child in a tender voice.
  • The bruise on her arm was still tender a week later.
  • The steak was slow-cooked until perfectly tender.

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What is "tender" in Dutch?

"tender" in Dutch is gevoelig, zacht, mals. tender means: Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

How do you use "tender" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead." In Dutch, "tender" is gevoelig, zacht, mals.

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

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "tender": gevoelig, zacht, mals, lief, tender, betaalmiddel.

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