This is the 4745th most frequent Dutch word.
extinction
The Dutch word for "extinction" is "uitsterving," meaning the process of a species, family, or group ceasing to exist.
This use of 'extinction' refers to the disappearance of animal species over time.
De uitsterving van vele diersoorten is een dringend probleem.
The extinction of many animal species is an urgent issue.
Here, 'extinction' signifies a large-scale loss of biological diversity.
Als er geen maatregelen worden genomen, kan er een uitsterving van biodiversiteit plaatsvinden.
If no measures are taken, an extinction of biodiversity could occur.
In this context, 'extinction' pertains to its implications and causal factors.