No. 4,129 in Dutch
arie
"Arie" in Dutch means "aria," a solo vocal piece in an opera or oratorio.
In a sentence
De aria die de tenor zong, was prachtig.
The aria sung by the tenor was beautiful.
The word 'aria' in this sentence refers to a solo vocal piece in an opera, showcasing its classical music context.
Mijn vriend Arie houdt van zingen in de douche.
My friend Arie loves to sing in the shower.
The word 'Arie' in this sentence is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Ik maakte een grap en hij begon een hele aria van klachten.
I made a joke and he started an entire aria of complaints.
The word 'aria' in this sentence is used metaphorically to describe a series or elaborate expression of complaints.
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