No. 142 in Dutch
bedrijf
Company or business.
In a sentence
Het bedrijf waar ik werk, produceert duurzame meubels.
The company where I work produces sustainable furniture.
In this sentence, 'bedrijf' refers to a company or organization where one works.
Na een lange dag moesten we ons klaarmaken voor het avondbedrijf.
After a long day, we had to prepare for the evening operation.
Here, 'bedrijf' refers to a shift or operation, specifying a period or activity.
Die kunstenaar heeft een prachtige bedrijf in de uitvoering van schildertechnieken.
That artist has a remarkable expertise in the execution of painting techniques.
In this case, 'bedrijf' is used metaphorically to denote expertise or practice within a specific field or art.
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