This is the 4394th most frequent Dutch word.
cactus
A cactus is a spiny plant that typically grows in dry, desert regions.
In this sentence, 'cactus' refers to a literal plant and is used as the subject of the sentence to identify a specific item on the desk.
De cactus op mijn bureau heeft scherpe naalden.
The cactus on my desk has sharp needles.
Here, 'cactus' is again used to denote the plant, emphasizing the action of purchase as a gift item.
Ik heb een cactus gekocht als cadeau voor mijn moeder.
I bought a cactus as a gift for my mother.
In this case, 'cactus' is employed to describe a plant seen during an activity, particularly a walk, illustrating observation.