No. 1,246 in Dutch
blanke
"Blanke" in Dutch refers to a "white person" or "Caucasian."
In a sentence
De blanke muur heeft een frisse uitstraling.
The white wall has a fresh appearance.
Here, 'blanke' describes the color or state of a surface, indicating that it is uncolored or white.
Het schilderij toont een blanke vrouw in traditionele kledij.
The painting depicts a white woman in traditional attire.
In this sentence, 'blanke' is used to describe someone's ethnic appearance or complexion, typically referring to Caucasian characteristics.
Hij zoekt een blanke pagina om zijn gedachten neer te schrijven.
He is looking for a blank page to write down his thoughts.
Here, 'blanke' describes an empty, unused page, indicating its state of readiness for usage.
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