No. 2,467 in Dutch
afrikanen
Afrikanen: Africans.
In a sentence
Afrikanen zijn bekend om hun diverse culturele tradities.
Africans are known for their diverse cultural traditions.
Here, 'Afrikanen' is used as a noun referring to people from Africa, emphasizing a characteristic such as cultural diversity.
Veel Afrikanen spreken meerdere talen.
Many Africans speak multiple languages.
In this sentence, 'Afrikanen' refers to persons of African origin, highlighting their linguistic capabilities in general.
De Afrikanen die we gisteren ontmoetten waren erg vriendelijk.
The Africans we met yesterday were very friendly.
'Afrikanen' here describes specific individuals encountered, focusing on their personality traits.
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