complex preposition

ˈkɒmplɛks prɪˈpɒzɪʃən
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Translation of complex preposition from English into Dutch

Noun

linguistics

TECH.
group of words acting as a preposition
TECH.
complex voorzetsel samengesteld voorzetsel meervoudig voorzetsel
  • In the sentence, 'In front of the house,' 'in front of' is a complex preposition.In de zin 'Voor het huis' is 'voor' een complex voorzetsel.
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Synonyms and analogies of complex preposition in English

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Examples of complex preposition in a sentence

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complex preposition: Examples and translations in context

Examples of complex prepositions in English include in spite of, with respect to, except for, by dint of, and next to.

Voorbeelden van complexe voorzetsels zijn in het Nederlands ten opzichte van, door/bij middel van, met het oog op, in weerwil van, in tegenstelling tot, enzoverder.

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