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tether in Dutch

tether in Dutch is kabel, lijn, snoer — tether means a rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

tether in Dutch

kabel
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
lijn
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
snoer
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
einde
noun
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
grens
noun
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
limiet
noun
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
binden
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.
vastmaken
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.

What does "tether" mean?

  1. noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
    "The goat grazed at the end of its tether."
  2. noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
    "After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether."
  3. verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
    "They tethered the boat to the dock overnight."
  4. verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.
    "I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down."
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tether in a sentence

  • The goat grazed at the end of its tether.
  • After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether.
  • They tethered the boat to the dock overnight.
  • I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down.

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What is "tether" in Dutch?

"tether" in Dutch is kabel, lijn, snoer. tether means: A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

How do you use "tether" in a sentence?

Example: "The goat grazed at the end of its tether." In Dutch, "tether" is kabel, lijn, snoer.

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

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "tether": kabel, lijn, snoer, einde, grens, limiet.

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