No. 4,190 in Dutch
banken
"Banken" in Dutch means "sofas" or "banks" (as in financial institutions), depending on context.
In a sentence
In de woonkamer staan twee banken waar we kunnen zitten.
In the living room, there are two couches where we can sit.
The word "banken" here refers to couches or sofas used as seating furniture.
Veel mensen lenen geld bij banken voor een huis.
Many people borrow money from banks for a house.
Here, "banken" refers to financial institutions where money transactions occur.
De eiken banken in de kerk zijn prachtig bewerkt.
The oak pews in the church are beautifully crafted.
In this context, "banken" means pews, which are bench-like seats commonly found in churches.
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