de traan→ tearDutch word meaning
"de traan" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "tear". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
20 stories
Example Sentences
The Mysterious Package
Sarah voelde tranen in haar ogen opkomen.
Sarah felt tears coming to her eyes.
Pinocchio
Geppetto was zo blij dat hij tranen van vreugde huilde.
Geppetto was so happy that he cried tears of joy.
Saying Goodbye
Anna stond op straat en hield haar tranen tegen.
Anna stood on the street, holding back tears.
The Surprise Visit
Maria glimlachte en veegde een traan uit haar oog.
Maria smiled and wiped a tear from her eye.
Sibling Rivalry
Emma voelde tranen in haar ogen.
Emma felt tears in her eyes.
The Apology
Maria had tranen in haar ogen.
Maria had tears in her eyes.
The Theater Play
'Helemaal mee eens. Haar optreden deed me huilen,' antwoordde Emma.
'I agree. Her performance brought tears to my eyes,' Emma replied.
Moving to a New City
Die avond was bitterszoet, gevuld met gelach en tranen.
That evening was bittersweet, filled with laughter and tears.
The Argument
Tranen begonnen over Maria's wangen te rollen.
Tears started rolling down Maria's cheeks.
The Breakup
Sarah knikte, tranen vormden zich in haar ogen hoewel ze wist dat hij gelijk had.
Sarah nodded, tears forming in her eyes despite knowing he was right.
The Graduation Ceremony
Emma voelde tranen opkomen bij deze lieve woorden.
Emma felt tears forming in her eyes at these kind words.
Retirement Party
Tranen begonnen over haar gezicht te stromen terwijl ze rondkeek.
Tears began streaming down her face as she looked around.
Forgiving Someone
Eindelijk begon Sarah te spreken met tranen in haar ogen.
Finally, Sarah started to speak with tears in her eyes.
Retirement Day
Margaret voelde tranen in haar ogen opwellen.
Margaret felt tears forming in her eyes.
Long Distance Friendship
'Ik kan niet geloven dat je naar Canada verhuist,' zei Emma met tranen in haar ogen.
'I cannot believe you are moving to Canada,' Emma said with tears in her eyes.
Making Amends
Er welden tranen op in Sarahs ogen.
Tears began to form in Sarah's eyes.
The Art Gallery
Ze voelde tranen in haar ogen opwellen, maar het waren tranen van geluk.
She felt tears forming in her eyes, but they were tears of happiness.
The Old Photograph
De ogen van haar grootmoeder vulden zich onmiddellijk met tranen.
Her grandmother's eyes filled with tears immediately.
The Old Diary
De woorden op de pagina waren vervaagd door oude traanvlekken.
The words on the page were blurred by old tear stains.
The Guide Dog
Sarah voelde tranen opkomen terwijl ze over zijn zachte vacht streelde.
Sarah felt tears forming in her eyes as she stroked his soft fur.
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