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verse in Dutch

verse in Dutch is vers, couplet — verse means writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.

verse in Dutch

vers
noun
couplet
noun
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.

What does "verse" mean?

  1. noun Writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.
    "He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose."
  2. noun One repeated section of a song's lyrics, distinct from the chorus.
    "The second verse tells the story from the other person's point of view."
  3. noun A single numbered line or short section of a religious text such as the Bible or Quran.
    "She quoted a verse from the Book of Psalms at the funeral."
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verse in a sentence

  • He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose.
  • The old ballad was passed down for generations in rhyming verse.
  • The second verse tells the story from the other person's point of view.
  • She quoted a verse from the Book of Psalms at the funeral.

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What is "verse" in Dutch?

"verse" in Dutch is vers, couplet. verse means: Writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.

How do you use "verse" in a sentence?

Example: "He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose." In Dutch, "verse" is vers, couplet.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "verse": vers, couplet.

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