trillen→ to shakeDutch word meaning
"trillen" is a B1-level Dutch word meaning "to shake". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences
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
Haar handen trilden een beetje.
Her hands were shaking slightly.
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
'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
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
Zijn handen trilden toen hij op de verwijderknop drukte.
His hands trembled as he pressed the delete button.
The Argument
Haar vingers trilden terwijl ze de woorden schreef.
Her fingers trembled as she wrote the words.
The Breakup
'Michael, we moeten praten,' zei ze met trillende stem.
'Michael, we need to talk,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.
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
Haar handen trilden licht toen ze het bericht las.
Her hands trembled slightly as she read the message.
The Old Photograph
Emma's handen trilden terwijl ze de details las.
Emma's hands trembled as she read the details.
Making Peace
'Sophie, ik ben het, Emma,' zei ze, met een licht trillende stem.
'Sophie, it's Emma,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.
Meeting the Parents
Haar handen trilden terwijl ze haar make-up probeerde aan te brengen.
Her hands were shaking as she tried to apply her makeup.
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