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veteran in Dutch

veteran in Dutch is ervaren, veteraan, oud-strijder — veteran means someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.

veteran in Dutch

ervaren
adj
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
veteraan
adj
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.
veteraan
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
oud-strijder
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
veteraan
noun
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
oudgediende
noun
A person with long experience of a particular activity.

What does "veteran" mean?

  1. noun Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
    "The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years."
  2. noun A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
    "My grandfather was a veteran, and he rarely spoke about his time in service."
  3. adj Having long experience or service in something.
    "The veteran teacher calmly handled the noisy class on her own."
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veteran in a sentence

  • The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years.
  • As a veteran of many conferences, he knew exactly what to expect.
  • My grandfather was a veteran, and he rarely spoke about his time in service.
  • The charity helps every veteran who needs support after leaving the army.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "veteran" in Dutch?
"veteran" in Dutch is ervaren, veteraan, oud-strijder. veteran means: Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
How do you use "veteran" in a sentence?
Example: "The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years." In Dutch, "veteran" is ervaren, veteraan, oud-strijder.
Are there other ways to say "veteran" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "veteran": ervaren, veteraan, oud-strijder, oudgediende.
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