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de tranen→ tearsDutch word meaning

"de tranen" is a 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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Example Sentences

Who Sent the Flowers?
A2Mystery & Curiosity

Who Sent the Flowers?

Sophie voelde haar ogen vollopen met tranen.

Sophie felt her eyes fill with tears.

Wedding Day
A2Celebrations

Wedding Day

'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.

Asking for Advice
A2Dialogue Practice

Asking for Advice

Emma voelde tranen van blijdschap in haar ogen.

Emma felt tears of joy in her eyes.

Old Friend Reunion
A2Relationships

Old Friend Reunion

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

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

Emergency Contact
A2Everyday Situations

Emergency Contact

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.

The Mystery Letter
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Mystery Letter

Margarets ogen vulden zich met tranen.

Margaret's eyes filled with tears.

Rapunzel
B1Fairy Tales

Rapunzel

Haar tranen vielen op zijn ogen en er gebeurde een wonder.

Her tears fell onto his eyes and a miracle happened.

Alice in Wonderland
B1Classics Retold

Alice in Wonderland

Arme Alice begon weer te huilen, en haar tranen vormden een plas rond haar voeten.

Poor Alice began to cry again, and her tears formed a pool around her feet.

The Empty Nest
B1Life Changes

The Empty Nest

Maria voelde tranen in haar ogen.

Maria felt tears in her eyes.

Making Peace
B1Relationships

Making Peace

'Mijn beide meisjes zijn hier,' zei hij zwakjes, terwijl er tranen in zijn ogen opwelden.

'Both of my girls are here,' he said weakly, tears forming in his eyes.

Graduation Speech
B1School & Education

Graduation Speech

'Ik ben zo trots op je,' zei haar vader met tranen in zijn ogen.

'I'm so proud of you,' her father said with tears in his eyes.

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