No. 4,195 in Dutch
bas
"Bas" in Dutch means "bass" (low musical tone) or is a common male name.
In a sentence
De bas van dit nummer klinkt geweldig.
The bass in this song sounds amazing.
In this sentence, 'bas' refers to the low-frequency sound range or the bass in musical terms.
Mijn vriend speelt basgitaar in een band.
My friend plays the bass guitar in a band.
Here, 'bas' is a shortened form referring to the 'bass guitar', a musical instrument.
Kun je de bas in dit ontwerp aanpassen?
Can you adjust the base in this design?
In this context, 'bas' can refer to the base or foundation of something, used metaphorically or design-wise.
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