No. 2,936 in Dutch
baasje
"Baasje" means "little boss" or "master," often used affectionately for a pet owner.
In a sentence
Het baasje van de hond wandelt iedere ochtend door het park.
The dog's owner walks through the park every morning.
Here, 'baasje' denotes 'owner', specifically in the context of a pet, indicating the person responsible for taking care of the dog.
Het kleine meisje speelde alsof ze het baasje van het grote bedrijf was.
The little girl played as if she were the boss of the big company.
In this sentence, 'baasje' is used to signify 'boss' or 'leader', albeit in a diminutive and imaginary sense, connected to the child's role-playing scenario.
De kat kijkt altijd alsof hij het baasje van het huis is.
The cat always looks as if he is the master of the house.
Here, 'baasje' metaphorically represents 'master', applied in a sarcastic or humorous manner describing the cat's assertive demeanor.
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