No. 483 in Dutch
bal
"Bal" in Dutch means "ball" in English.
In a sentence
De kinderen spelen met een bal in de tuin.
The children play with a ball in the garden.
Here, 'bal' is used as a noun referring to a spherical object used in games.
We gingen naar een bal in het oude kasteel gisterenavond.
We went to a ball at the old castle last evening.
In this sentence, 'bal' is used as a noun meaning a formal dance or ball.
Hij kan goed bal houden tijdens het voetballen.
He is good at ball control while playing soccer.
Here, 'bal' is used as a noun referring to the ball in the context of a sports term, emphasizing skillful handling.
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