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underwater in Dutch

underwater in Dutch is onderwater, onderwater- — underwater means existing or happening beneath the surface of water.

underwater in Dutch

onderwater
adj
(not comparable) Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.
onderwater-
adj
(not comparable) Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.

What does "underwater" mean?

  1. adjective Existing or happening beneath the surface of water.
    "The diver switched on an underwater torch to explore the dark cave."
  2. adverb Below the surface of water.
    "How long can you hold your breath underwater?"
  3. adjective Owing more on a loan or asset than it is currently worth.
    "Because prices fell, the couple found their flat was underwater and they could not sell."
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underwater in a sentence

  • The diver switched on an underwater torch to explore the dark cave.
  • Underwater cables carry internet traffic between the continents.
  • How long can you hold your breath underwater?
  • The children loved opening their eyes underwater at the swimming pool.

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What is "underwater" in Dutch?
"underwater" in Dutch is onderwater, onderwater-. underwater means: Existing or happening beneath the surface of water.
How do you use "underwater" in a sentence?
Example: "The diver switched on an underwater torch to explore the dark cave." In Dutch, "underwater" is onderwater, onderwater-.
Are there other ways to say "underwater" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "underwater": onderwater, onderwater-.
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