No. 4,327 in Dutch
bot
"Bot" in Dutch means "bone" in English.
In a sentence
Een vis kan scherpe botten hebben.
A fish can have sharp bones.
Here, 'botten' is the plural of 'bot' meaning 'bone', highlighting its use as a noun that refers to skeletal components.
Bot is een vissoort die vaak plat is.
A plaice is a type of fish that is often flat.
In this context, 'bot' refers to a specific type of fish, demonstrating its usage as a noun naming an animal species.
Zijn opmerkingen waren nogal bot.
His remarks were rather blunt.
Here, 'bot' is an adjective meaning 'blunt' or 'unpolished', showcasing its adjectival usage to describe manner or style.
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