tough in Dutch
tough in Dutch is taai, jammer, hard — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
tough in Dutch
taai
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
jammer
(slang) Used to indicate lack of sympathy
hard
robuust
sterk
taai
What does "tough" mean?
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adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
"These work boots are made from tough leather."
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adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
"The steak was overcooked and tough."
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adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
"You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
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adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
"That was a tough exam."
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tough in a sentence
- These work boots are made from tough leather.
- The steak was overcooked and tough.
- You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold.
- She stayed tough through months of gruelling training.
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What is "tough" in Dutch?
"tough" in Dutch is taai, jammer, hard. tough means: Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
How do you use "tough" in a sentence?
Example: "These work boots are made from tough leather." In Dutch, "tough" is taai, jammer, hard.
Are there other ways to say "tough" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "tough": taai, jammer, hard, robuust, sterk.
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