No. 7,488 in Dutch
buitenbeentje
An outsider or misfit.
In a sentence
Lisa voelt zich als een buitenbeentje in haar nieuwe klas.
Lisa feels like an outsider in her new class.
Here, 'buitenbeentje' refers to someone feeling out of place or excluded.
Hij was altijd het buitenbeentje vanwege zijn unieke ideeën.
He was always the odd one out because of his unique ideas.
In this sentence, 'buitenbeentje' suggests someone who stands out due to individuality or distinctiveness.
Het schilderij is een buitenbeentje in de collectie door zijn moderne stijl.
The painting is an outlier in the collection due to its modern style.
Here, 'buitenbeentje' is used to describe something that is different or exceptional within a group.
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