No. 7,383 in Dutch
blikjes
"Blikjes" in English means "small cans" or "tin cans."
In a sentence
Ik kocht drie blikjes frisdrank in de winkel.
I bought three cans of soda at the store.
In this sentence, 'blikjes' is used to refer to small containers made of metal, commonly used for beverages.
De kinderen verzamelden lege blikjes voor recycling.
The children collected empty cans for recycling.
Here, 'blikjes' denotes discarded metal containers, emphasizing their recyclable nature.
We hoorden het geluid van een paar rinkelende blikjes in de verte.
We heard the sound of a few clinking cans in the distance.
In this usage, 'blikjes' describes metal objects making a noise, focusing on their auditory qualities.
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