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whiff in Dutch

whiff in Dutch is geurig, sterk van geur, adem — whiff means a brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

whiff in Dutch

geurig
adj
(informal) Having a strong or unpleasant odour.
sterk van geur
adj
(informal) Having a strong or unpleasant odour.
adem
noun
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
vlaag
noun
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
vleug
noun
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
zuchtje
noun
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
teug
noun
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
trek
noun
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
vleug
noun
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.
geuren
verb
To carry or convey (something) by, or as by, a whiff or puff of air; to blow, puff, or waft away.
ruiken
verb
To breathe in or sniff (an odour); to smell.
snuiven
verb
To breathe in or sniff (an odour); to smell.

What does "whiff" mean?

  1. noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
    "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door."
  2. noun A slight hint or trace of something.
    "There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal."

whiff in a sentence

  • A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door.
  • She caught a whiff of his cologne as he walked past.
  • There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal.
  • You could sense a whiff of tension in the meeting.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whiff" in Dutch?

"whiff" in Dutch is geurig, sterk van geur, adem. whiff means: A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

How do you use "whiff" in a sentence?

Example: "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door." In Dutch, "whiff" is geurig, sterk van geur, adem.

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

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "whiff": geurig, sterk van geur, adem, vlaag, vleug, zuchtje.

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