No. 2,504 in Dutch
bonaire
Bonaire is not a Dutch word but the name of a Caribbean island and special municipality of the Netherlands.
In a sentence
Ik ga op vakantie naar Bonaire.
I am going on vacation to Bonaire.
Here, 'Bonaire' is used as a geographic location, specifically the name of an island.
De stranden van Bonaire zijn prachtig.
The beaches of Bonaire are beautiful.
In this sentence, 'Bonaire' indicates possession, referring to the features belonging to the island.
Bonaire staat bekend om zijn duiklocaties.
Bonaire is known for its diving spots.
Here, 'Bonaire' is the subject of the sentence, representing the identity of the island known for its attributes.
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