No. 7,040 in Dutch
appje
A "text message" or "WhatsApp message."
In a sentence
Ik stuur je even een appje om te vragen hoe het gaat.
I am sending you a quick message to ask how you are doing.
The word 'appje' is used here to denote a singular, casual text message, typically via instant messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Kun je dat appje nog eens laten zien?
Can you show me that message again?
Here, 'appje' refers to a specific text message already sent or received, emphasizing its particular content or occurrence.
Ze krijgt elke dag tientallen appjes van haar vrienden.
She receives dozens of messages from her friends daily.
In this sentence, 'appjes' is used in plural form to describe multiple casual text messages received regularly.
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