No. 1,249 in Dutch
bos
"Bos" in Dutch means "forest" or "woods" in English.
In a sentence
Ik wandel graag in het bos omdat het rustgevend is.
I enjoy walking in the forest because it is calming.
The word 'bos' is used here to mean 'forest', referring to a natural area filled with trees.
Hij kreeg een bos bloemen voor zijn verjaardag.
He received a bouquet of flowers for his birthday.
The word 'bos' is used here to mean 'bouquet', referring to a collection or arrangement of flowers.
Mijn kat speelde met een bos touw in de tuin.
My cat played with a bundle of rope in the garden.
The word 'bos' is used here to mean 'bundle', referring to a collection or grouping of similar items tied together.
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