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trillen→ to shakeDutch word meaning

"trillen" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "to shake". 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

Learning to Drive
A2Life Changes

Learning to Drive

Haar handen trilden toen ze in de bestuurdersstoel ging zitten.

Her hands were shaking when she sat in the driver's seat.

The Strange Noise
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Strange Noise

Haar handen trilden een beetje.

Her hands were shaking slightly.

Open Mic Night
A2Entertainment

Open Mic Night

Maya's handen begonnen te trillen toen ze het zag.

Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.

Adopting a Pet
B1Pets & Animals

Adopting a Pet

'Mag ik wat tijd met haar doorbrengen?' vroeg Sarah, haar stem trillend.

'Can I spend some time with her?' Sarah asked, her voice trembling slightly.

The School Play
B1School & Education

The School Play

Toen Emma haar naam hoorde, stond ze op met trillende benen en liep naar het podium.

When Emma heard her name, she stood up on trembling legs and walked to the stage.

App Addiction
B1Technology

App Addiction

Zijn handen trilden toen hij op de verwijderknop drukte.

His hands trembled as he pressed the delete button.

The Argument
B1Relationships

The Argument

Haar vingers trilden terwijl ze de woorden schreef.

Her fingers trembled as she wrote the words.

The Breakup
B1Relationships

The Breakup

'Michael, we moeten praten,' zei ze, haar stem trilde lichtjes.

'Michael, we need to talk,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.

The Secret Code
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Secret Code

Emma's handen beefden toen ze de doos uit de grond tilde.

Emma's hands trembled as she lifted the box out of the ground.

Starting a New Career
B1Work & Career

Starting a New Career

Haar handen trilden licht toen ze het bericht las.

Her hands trembled slightly as she read the message.

The Old Photograph
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Old Photograph

Emma's handen trilden terwijl ze de details las.

Emma's hands trembled as she read the details.

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