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noun · de-woord · A1

de gum

What does “gum” mean?

Plural: de gummen

Meaning

English
eraser, rubber

This word takes “de”.

Example sentences

  • Mag ik je gum even lenen?Can I borrow your rubber for a moment?
  • Ik schrijf met potlood, dan kan ik gummen.I write in pencil, so I can rub it out.

Phrases

  • het gumhet gum: rubber, eraser (also used with 'het')
  • het gummetjesmall rubber, small eraser

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