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phrase (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “phrase”

enkelvoud phrase, meervoud phrases
  1. uitdrukking
    By the way, did you know that "by the way" is a phrase?
  2. woordgroep
    The phrase "under the bed" tells us where the cat is hiding.
  3. frase
    The violinist played a beautiful phrase that stood out in the symphony.
  4. dansfrase
    The dancer practiced each phrase carefully to perfect the entire routine.

werkwoord “phrase”

infinitief phrase; hij phrases; verleden tijd phrased; volt. deelw. phrased; ger. phrasing
  1. verwoorden
    She carefully phrased her question to avoid offending anyone.
  2. fraseren (in muziek)
    The violinist phrased beautifully, making the melody flow smoothly.
  3. structureren (in muziek)
    The music teacher showed us how to phrase the melody to make it sound more expressive.