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The Dutch word for to eat is
eten

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Example Sentences

We hebben genoeg dingen om te eten.We have enough food.
Het eten is koud.The food is cold.
Dit is eten.This is food.
We hebben wat eten nodig.We are in need of some food.
Ik zal hier eten.I'll eat here.
Iedereen zegt dat het eten in dit restaurant erg goed is.Everyone says that the food at this restaurant is very good.
Ze hadden geen eten.They had no food.
"Mama, mag ik een koekje eten?" "Nee, dat mag je niet. Je hoort niet tussen de maaltijden te eten.""Mom, please can I have a biscuit?" "No, you can't; you shouldn't eat between meals."
Wanneer eten we? Ik heb honger.When are we eating? I'm hungry!
Ik kan het mij niet veroorloven om in zo'n duur restaurant te eten.I can't afford eating in such an expensive restaurant.




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