No. 1,190 in Dutch
b
The Dutch word "b" refers to the letter "B" in the alphabet.
In a sentence
De letter B is de tweede letter in het alfabet.
The letter B is the second letter in the alphabet.
In this sentence, 'B' is referred to as the individual character within the alphabet, demonstrating its linguistic position.
Ik heb een nieuwe bij gezien in de tuin.
I saw a new bee in the garden.
Here, 'B' (bij) references the insect 'bee,' showcasing its application as a noun meaning the animal.
Ze gaat naar het station om de b-trein te nemen.
She is going to the station to take the B-line train.
In this case, 'B' identifies a specific train or train line, illustrating its usage as an identifier within transportation.
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