No. 7,461 in Dutch
bretel
Suspenders or braces (used to hold up trousers).
In a sentence
Ik kocht een nieuwe bretel voor mijn broek.
I purchased a new suspender for my pants.
Describes a clothing accessory worn to hold up pants.
De bretel van mijn jurk is losgeraakt.
The strap of my dress has come undone.
Refers to a strap or band of clothing, showing a specific part of a garment.
Tijdens de wandeling brak een bretel van mijn rugtas.
During the hike, a strap of my backpack broke.
Indicates a strap or band of an item, in this case, a backpack.
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