No. 4,277 in Dutch
bijlmer
"Bijlmer" refers to the Bijlmermeer, a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands, often simply called "Bijlmer."
In a sentence
Ik woon in de Bijlmer, een levendige wijk in Amsterdam.
I live in the Bijlmer, a vibrant neighborhood in Amsterdam.
Here, 'Bijlmer' is used as a proper noun referring to the geographic location known as the Bijlmer neighborhood.
De geschiedenis van de Bijlmer is vol interessante verhalen.
The history of the Bijlmer is full of interesting stories.
In this sentence, 'Bijlmer' still acts as a proper noun, focusing on its historical aspect.
Veel mensen denken aan hoogbouw als ze praten over de Bijlmer.
Many people think of high-rise buildings when they talk about the Bijlmer.
Here, 'Bijlmer' symbolizes a characteristic aspect of the neighborhood, specifically high-rise architecture often associated with it.
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