English–Dutch dictionary
Dutch translation of the English word old wives’ tale
| English | Dutch (translated indirectly) | Esperanto |
|---|---|---|
old wives’ tale | ||
| (venerable; aged) | ||
| (venerable; long‐time) | ||
🔗 The oldest rocks so far discovered are about 3,600 million years old. | ||
| (ancient; antique) | ; ; | |
| (aged) | ||
🔗 He is the oldest son of emperor Akihito. | ||
| (narrative; story; account) | ; ; | |
🔗 The brief tale is set somewhere in frozen Nordheim, geographically situated north of Conan’s homeland, Cimmeria. | ||
| English | Dutch |
|---|---|
| old wives’ tale | ⇆ bakerpraatje; ⇆ bakersprookje |
| old | ⇆ antiek; ⇆ oud; ⇆ ouderwets |
| tale | ⇆ fabel; ⇆ gerucht; ⇆ relaas; ⇆ sproke; ⇆ verhaal; ⇆ vertelling; ⇆ vertelsel |