No. 602 in Dutch
bedoeld
"Meant" or "intended."
In a sentence
Dit boek is niet bedoeld voor kinderen.
This book is not meant for children.
The term 'bedoeld' here indicates an intended audience, implying the book is targeted towards a specific demographic other than children.
Wat hij zei, was niet zo bedoeld.
What he said was not meant that way.
Here, 'bedoeld' conveys the intended meaning or implication behind the spoken words, suggesting a potential misunderstanding.
Dit cadeau is bedoeld als een teken van waardering.
This gift is meant as a token of appreciation.
In this case, 'bedoeld' refers to the intention behind giving the gift, emphasizing its purpose to express gratitude.
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