A211 examples

de tranen→ tearsDutch word meaning

"de tranen" is an A2-level Dutch word meaning "tears". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.

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A2(6)

B1(5)

Appears in 9 categories

Mystery & Curiosity Celebrations Dialogue Practice Relationships Everyday Situations Fairy Tales Classics Retold Life Changes School & Education

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Example Sentences

A2Mystery & Curiosity

Wie stuurde de bloemen?

Sophie voelde haar ogen vollopen met tranen.

Sophie felt her eyes fill with tears.

A2Celebrations

Trouwdag

'Je ziet er prachtig uit,' zegt haar moeder met tranen in haar ogen.

'You look absolutely beautiful,' her mother says with tears in her eyes.

A2Dialogue Practice

Om advies vragen

Emma voelde tranen van blijdschap in haar ogen.

Emma felt tears of joy in her eyes.

A2Relationships

Hereniging met een oude vriend

'Ik heb je zo gemist,' zei Maria met tranen in haar ogen.

'I missed you so much,' Maria said with tears in her eyes.

A2Everyday Situations

Noodcontact

Hij had een ijszak op zijn arm en tranen in zijn ogen.

He had an ice pack on his arm and tears in his eyes.

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