The exact spelling appears at position 11,970 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How natuurtalent is pronounced
IPA: /naːˈtyːr.taːˌlɛnt/ · Syllables: na·tuur·ta·lent
Say the article and noun together—het natuurtalent—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What natuurtalent means
a natural (one with innate talent)
Dictionary label: neuter
a natural talent, an innate talent
Dictionary label: neuter
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | het natuurtalent | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de natuurtalenten | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | natuurtalentje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn het natuurtalent as a single unit, then contrast it with de natuurtalenten. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with natuurtalent
1897 October 12, C., "Tooneel", De Telegraaf, vol. 5, no. 1746, morning edition, page 2. Er is iets tegenstrijdigs in de voorkeur, die dit exquise innerlijke natuurtalent voor het ziellooze, uiterlijke maakwerk van Sardou betoond heeft, maar de schoonste nimfen hebben meer met de leelijkste saters geboeld.
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These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say het natuurtalent three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de natuurtalenten. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve het natuurtalent as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about natuurtalent
What does natuurtalent mean?
a natural (one with innate talent); a natural talent, an innate talent.
Is it de natuurtalent or het natuurtalent?
The cited entry uses het natuurtalent. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of natuurtalent?
The cited plural is natuurtalenten. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use natuurtalent in a recorded response
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