No. 244 in Dutch
betekent
"Betekent" means "means" or "signifies" in English.
In a sentence
Wat betekent dit woord in het Engels?
What does this word mean in English?
Here, 'betekent' is used as the third-person singular of 'betekenen', meaning 'to mean'.
Het groene licht betekent dat je kunt doorgaan.
The green light signifies that you can proceed.
In this sentence, 'betekent' conveys the symbolic meaning of the green light.
Als hij sorry zegt, betekent het dat hij spijt heeft.
If he says sorry, it means he is regretful.
Here, 'betekent' defines the implied significance or interpretation of the said actions.
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