expression

ɪkˈsprɛʃən
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Translation of expression from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

facial look

the appearance on a person's face
  • His expression turned grim as he read the news.Zijn uitdrukking werd somber toen hij het nieuws las.
2.

communication

action of conveying thoughts or feelings
uitdrukking fexpressie fuiting f
  • Her expression of gratitude was heartfelt.Haar uitdrukking van dankbaarheid was oprecht.
3.

artistic

the representation in art or literature
  • The sculpture was an expression of the artist's grief.Het beeldhouwwerk was een uitdrukking van het verdriet van de kunstenaar.
4.

language

particular phrase or idiom
  • 'Break a leg' is a common expression in theater.'Break a leg' is een veelvoorkomende uitdrukking in het theater.
5.

mathematics

TECH.
symbols denoting values or operations
TECH.
  • Solve the expression for x.Los de uitdrukking op voor x.
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Expressions with expression: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zijn gezichtsuitdrukking sprak boekdelen
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
iemand's uitdrukking sprak boekdelen
Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.
gelaatsuitdrukking
gezichtsuitdrukking
Her facial expression showed she was surprised.
slanguitdrukking
jargon
He used a slang expression during the meeting.
iemand z'n gezicht spreekt boekdelen
Her expression says a lot about how she feels.
zelfexpressie
zelfuitdrukking
Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions.

Synonyms and analogies of expression in English

Examples of expression in a sentence

  • The actor's expression conveyed deep sorrow.
  • His expression of anger was clear in his voice.
  • The painting was an expression of her inner turmoil.
  • Her novel is an expression of her inner turmoil.
  • The painting is an expression of cultural identity.
  • 'Piece of cake' is an easy expression to understand.

Translations of "expression" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
uitdrukkingnf.

His forbidding expression made everyone in the meeting nervous and quiet.

Zijn dreigende uitdrukking maakte iedereen in de vergadering nerveus en stil.

expressienf.

She learned to enact her dramatic monologue with passion and expression.

Ze leerde haar dramatische monoloog met passie en expressie te brengen.

meningsuitingnf.

The protestors demanded freedom of expression without fear of punishment.

De betogers eisten vrijheid van meningsuiting, zonder angst voor straf.

uitingnf.

Howling is a natural expression of deep sorrow and extreme pain.

Huilen is een natuurlijke uiting van diepe rouw en hevige pijn.

bliknn.

At close range, the musician's expression conveyed deep emotion.

Van dichtbij straalde de blik van de muzikant diepe emotie uit.

gezichtsuitdrukkingnf.

Her animated expression made the conversation much more lively and engaging.

Door haar levendige gezichtsuitdrukking werd het gesprek veel dynamischer en boeiender.

gelaatsuitdrukkingnf.

His expression made it clear as crystal that he disapproved of their plan.

Zijn gelaatsuitdrukking maakte het glashelder dat hij hun plan afkeurde.

weergavenf.

The software provides a simplified expression when it detects complicated equations.

De software geeft een vereenvoudigde weergave wanneer hij ingewikkelde vergelijkingen ontdekt.

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Other translations for expression:

  • uitstralingnf.
  • termnm.
  • blijknn.
  • zeggingskrachtnf.

expression: Examples and translations in context

A panicked expression spread across his face when the news arrived.

Een paniekerige uitdrukking trok over zijn gezicht toen het nieuws binnenkwam.

A gloomy expression spread across her face during the difficult conversation.

Een sombere uitdrukking trok over haar gezicht tijdens het moeilijke gesprek.

The soldier's stoic expression did not reveal any sign of fear.

De stoïcijnse uitdrukking van de soldaat verraadde geen spoortje angst.

Many cities encourage street art as a form of cultural expression.

Veel steden moedigen street art aan als een vorm van culturele uitdrukking.

An indirect expression can often soften the impact of a harsh truth.

Een indirecte uitdrukking kan vaak de harde waarheid wat verzachten.

The lyric expression in this ballad is beautifully poignant and clear.

De tekstuele uitdrukking in deze ballad is prachtig raak en heel helder.

A well-worn expression on his face showed years of experience and wisdom.

De doorleefde uitdrukking op zijn gezicht verried jaren aan ervaring en wijsheid.

Writers should try to replace any well-worn expression with something more vivid.

Schrijvers zouden proberen elke afgezaagde uitdrukking te vervangen door iets beeldenders.

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