No. 2,512 in Dutch
bureau
Desk or office.
In a sentence
Het bureau in mijn kamer is gemaakt van hout.
The desk in my room is made of wood.
Here, 'bureau' indicates a piece of furniture, specifically a desk used for writing or working.
Het ministerie heeft een nieuw bureau opgericht voor gezondheidszorg.
The ministry has established a new agency for healthcare.
In this sentence, 'bureau' refers to an organization or entity, typically one with administrative or advisory functions.
Ik heb mijn bureau opnieuw ingericht om productiever te werken.
I reorganized my desk to work more productively.
Again, 'bureau' here denotes a desk, emphasizing its use as a personal workspace.
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