No. 1,501 in Dutch
basisschool
Primary school.
In a sentence
Ik ga morgen naar de basisschool om mijn neefje op te halen.
I am going to the elementary school tomorrow to pick up my nephew.
The word 'basisschool' refers to the physical location or the institution of the elementary school.
De basisschool speelt een belangrijke rol in de ontwikkeling van kinderen.
The elementary school plays an important role in the development of children.
In this sentence, 'basisschool' highlights the educational function and role of the elementary school in society.
Mijn dochter zit op de basisschool en leert daar lezen en rekenen.
My daughter attends the elementary school and is learning to read and do math there.
Here, 'basisschool' describes the institution as a place where children receive foundational education.
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