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één
The Dutch word "één" means "one" (the numeral).
In a sentence
Ik heb maar één appel meegenomen.
I only took one apple.
Here, 'één' is used to specify the quantity of something being exactly one.
Dat is er één om te onthouden.
That's one to remember.
In this context, 'één' is used to emphasize the distinctiveness or importance of one item among others.
Één van deze boeken is speciaal voor jou.
One of these books is especially for you.
Here, 'één' indicates one item from a group, making a specific selection among several options.
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