No. 4,197 in Dutch
basil
Basil: A herb used in cooking, known for its aromatic leaves.
In a sentence
Ik gebruik basilicum bij het koken van pastasaus.
I use basil when cooking pasta sauce.
Here, 'basilicum' is used as a noun to refer to the herb itself in the context of cooking.
De basilicumplant groeit goed in een zonnige tuin.
The basil plant grows well in a sunny garden.
In this sentence, 'basilicum' refers to the plant as a whole, emphasizing its cultivation.
Heb je wat verse basilicum voor het recept?
Do you have some fresh basil for the recipe?
Here, 'basilicum' indicates the fresh leaves of the herb, specific to the requirement in a recipe.
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