widow in Dutch
widow in Dutch is weduw, weduwe — widow means a woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
widow in Dutch
weduw
(uncommon) Any person whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried).
weduwe
What does "widow" mean?
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noun A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
"She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago."
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noun A person whose spouse or partner is often away, such as a "golf widow".
"She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday."
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verb To make someone a widow or widower through the death of their spouse.
"The war widowed thousands of young women."
widow in a sentence
- She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago.
- The charity supports widows and their families.
- She jokingly calls herself a football widow every Saturday.
- Being a work widow, she spends most evenings alone.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "widow" in Dutch?
"widow" in Dutch is weduw, weduwe. widow means: A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
How do you use "widow" in a sentence?
Example: "She has lived alone since becoming a widow five years ago." In Dutch, "widow" is weduw, weduwe.
Are there other ways to say "widow" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "widow": weduw, weduwe.
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