No. 7,354 in Dutch
bijt
"Bite" (noun) or "bites" (verb - present tense of "bijten").
In a sentence
De hond bijt in zijn speeltje.
The dog bites on its toy.
Here, 'bijt' is used as a verb in the present tense to describe the action of biting.
Pas op dat die slang niet bijt.
Be careful that the snake does not bite.
In this instance, 'bijt' is again a verb in the present tense, describing the potential action of a bite in a warning context.
Zijn opmerking bijt als een scherpe naald.
His remark stings like a sharp needle.
Here, 'bijt' is used metaphorically to describe the impact of a sharp or painful comment.
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