No. 7,345 in Dutch
bijen
Bees.
In a sentence
De bijen verzamelen nectar uit de bloemen.
The bees collect nectar from the flowers.
Here, 'bijen' refers to the insect known for its role in pollination and producing honey.
Mijn vriend is bang voor bijen en blijft altijd uit de buurt.
My friend is afraid of bees and always stays away.
In this case, 'bijen' represents the collective term for these insects, indicating the individual's reaction to them.
Het nut van bijen in de natuur wordt vaak onderschat.
The usefulness of bees in nature is often underestimated.
Here, 'bijen' is used to discuss their ecological importance, educating about their role in the environment.
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