No. 726 in Dutch
armen
"Armen" in Dutch means "arms" (body parts) or "poor people," depending on the context.
In a sentence
De armen zijn open om iemand te verwelkomen.
The arms are open to welcome someone.
Here, 'armen' refers to bodily appendages used to express feelings or gestures, specifically open arms.
Veel armen in het dorp hebben hulp nodig.
Many poor people in the village need help.
In this context, 'armen' is used as a noun meaning 'poor people,' indicating individuals in financial need.
Hij heeft sterke armen van het gewichtheffen.
He has strong arms from weightlifting.
'Armen' again refers to 'arms,' the body parts, specifically indicating strength in this instance.
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