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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.
    "Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved."
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
    "My ankle is still tender, so I can't put much weight on it."
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
    "Cook the lamb gently for hours until it is tender enough to fall apart."
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
    "Several companies put in a tender to build the new school."
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tender in a sentence

  • Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved.
  • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
  • My ankle is still tender, so I can't put much weight on it.
  • The skin around the cut felt tender and a bit swollen.

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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: "Her grandfather's tender smile made the whole family feel safe and loved." 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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