No. 4,033 in Dutch
act
The Dutch word "act" refers to a performance or role, often in entertainment or art.
In a sentence
De kunstenaar voerde een indrukwekkende act op.
The artist performed an impressive act.
Here, 'act' refers to a performance or a stage act.
Het is belangrijk om te acteren met integriteit.
It is important to act with integrity.
In this context, 'act' means to behave or take action.
Zijn excuses waren slechts een act om medeleven te winnen.
His apologies were just an act to gain sympathy.
Here, 'act' implies a pretense or an insincere action.
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