No. 7,363 in Dutch
binnenlaten
To let in.
In a sentence
Kunt u mij binnenlaten?
Can you let me in?
In this sentence, 'binnenlaten' means allowing someone to enter a space, such as opening the door for them.
Hij besloot de kat niet binnen te laten.
He decided not to let the cat inside.
Here, 'binnenlaten' refers to permitting a non-human entity, the cat, to enter the house or room.
Ze wilde hem niet binnenlaten vanwege zijn gedrag.
She did not want to let him in because of his behavior.
In this example, 'binnenlaten' describes granting entry to a person but is used in a negative sense, signifying refusal to admit the individual.
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