What does b in Dutch mean?

What is the meaning of the word b in Dutch? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use b in Dutch.

The word b in Dutch means b, B, b, B, b, vitamine B complex, m.b.t. een hersenschudding, noodplan, f.o.b., m.b.t. de binnennaad, koran-, m.b.t. de Grote Oceaan, m.b.t. de Stille Oceaan, R&B, r.s.v.p., varikeus, zodiakaal, m.b.t. de dierenriem. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word b

b

(letter) (letter)

B, b

(2nd letter of alphabet) (letter)

Did you say 'B' or 'D'?

B

(musical note) (muzieknoot)

b

(abbr, very informal (textspeak: be) (informeel, sms-taal)

Will u b home 2nite?

vitamine B complex

(group of eight vitamins)

The B complex is essential for a healthy nervous system.

m.b.t. een hersenschudding

(relating to concussion)

noodplan

(informal (backup plan)

I applied to Harvard, but the state university is my fallback in case Harvard rejects me.

f.o.b.

(US, initialism (shipping: free on board) (handel)

FOB is a term used in shipping.

m.b.t. de binnennaad

(relating to inside seam of trousers) (broek)

koran-

(relating to the Koran) (in samenstellingen)

Halal is a Koranic law.

m.b.t. de Grote Oceaan, m.b.t. de Stille Oceaan

(geography: at edge of Pacific Ocean)

All western Pacific ports have issued tsunami warnings.

R&B

(abbreviation (rhythm and blues) (muziek)

I love listening to R&B.

r.s.v.p.

(initialism (invitation: please reply) (répondez s'il vous plaît)

RSVP by the 2nd of August, please!

varikeus

(vein: swollen) (medisch)

Any vein in the body can become varicose, but it usually occurs in the legs and feet.

zodiakaal, m.b.t. de dierenriem

(astrological, relating to the zodiac)

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