No. 7,453 in Dutch
brandkast
Safe; strongbox.
In a sentence
De brandkast beschermt belangrijke documenten tegen schade.
The safe protects important documents from damage.
Here, 'brandkast' is used as a literal term referring to a secure safe where valuable items are stored.
Hij heeft een nieuwe brandkast gekocht voor zijn juwelen.
He bought a new safe for his jewelry.
In this sentence, 'brandkast' again refers to a safe, with the context specifying its usage for securing jewelry.
De brandkast was moeilijk open te breken vanwege het sterke slot.
The safe was difficult to break open due to the strong lock.
Here, 'brandkast' refers to the secure apparatus, emphasizing its robustness against forced access.
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