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"is" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “is” is is.

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Examples of "is" in use

There are 1232 examples of the Dutch word for "is" being used:
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His stance on climate change is clear. Zijn stelling over klimaatverandering is helder.
It was 10 years ago that I started playing chess. Het is 10 jaar geleden dat ik schaak begon te spelen.
After midnight, it will be dry in most places. Na middernacht is het op de meeste plaatsen droog.
Even a child is able to recognize the difference. Zelfs een kind is in staat om het verschil te erkennen.
Repentance is an important aspect of personal growth. Inkeer is een belangrijk aspect van persoonlijke groei.
The climate models show that this is rather the exception. De klimaatmodellen tonen dat dit eerder de uitzondering is.
She is the contact person for technical issues. Zij is het aanspreekpunt voor technische problemen.
A storm prevented the plane from taking off. Door een storm is het vliegtuig niet kunnen vertrekken.
Where is the registration centre? Waar is het registratiekantoor?
Nevertheless, the topic is worth discussing. Desalniettemin is het thema het discussiëren waard.

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A bomb shelter is a basement to protect the population from air raid and other types of danger.,
A candle is made of wax.,
A clothes hanger is a piece of wood, metal or plastic, in the shape of the human shoulders and has a hook on the top.,
A cloud is condensed water vapour.,
A daughter is a person of the female gender in relation to one or two parents.,
A good education is essential for a successful career.,
A guardrail is a barrier placed next to roads.,
A guitar is a stringed instrument that is played with the fingers or with a plectrum.,
A healthy diet is important for strong bones.,
a liar that is right, that’s true,
A license is an official permission from the government to carry out a particular activity.,
A lie has no legs.,
A loan for a car is sometimes necessary.,
A lot has happened in the meantime.,
A memory is an experience from the past that is stored in memory.,
A mention in the footnote is sufficient.,
A pinstripe is a classic pattern.,
A pole is a stick used to jump over objects.,
A raven is as black as coal.,
A semi-trailer is a trailer that does not have its own front axle and of which an important part of the weight rests on the towing vehicle (the tractor).
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