No. 7,509 in Dutch
cadeau
Gift.
In a sentence
Ik heb een mooi cadeau gekregen voor mijn verjaardag.
I received a nice gift for my birthday.
In this sentence, 'cadeau' is used as a noun meaning 'gift' or 'present.' It's the object received as part of a celebration.
Het is een cadeau om met zulke geweldige mensen te mogen werken.
It is a gift to be able to work with such wonderful people.
Here, 'cadeau' is used metaphorically to express something as a figurative 'gift,' signifying a privilege or something appreciated.
We hebben besloten om hem een cadeau te geven voor zijn inzet.
We decided to give him a gift for his dedication.
In this context, 'cadeau' functions as a noun referring to a present or reward, in recognition of someone's efforts.
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