No. 1,790 in Dutch
baarle
"Baarle" does not have a direct definition in English; it is typically a place name (e.g., Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau).
In a sentence
Ik ben gisteren in Baarle-Nassau geweest.
I visited Baarle-Nassau yesterday.
Here, 'Baarle' is part of the proper noun 'Baarle-Nassau', a geographical location.
Ze vertelden mij over Baarle-Hertog, een unieke plek.
They told me about Baarle-Hertog, a unique place.
In this sentence, 'Baarle' is again within the proper noun 'Baarle-Hertog', referring to a specific area.
De grens van Baarle is ingewikkeld en bijzonder.
The border of Baarle is complex and special.
In this usage, 'Baarle' denotes the region as a noun, highlighting its characteristic border arrangement.
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