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No. 7,562 in Dutch

clans

The Dutch word "clans" refers to "family groups or tribes, often with a shared ancestry."

In a sentence

  • De clans van de oude stammen hadden elk hun eigen rituelen.

    The clans of the old tribes each had their own rituals.

    In this sentence, 'clans' refers to groupings or families within a larger tribal community, highlighting a social division.

  • In het spel moeten spelers zich bij verschillende clans aansluiten om te winnen.

    In the game, players must join different clans to win.

    Here, 'clans' is used in the context of groups or teams within a gaming or competitive scenario.

  • Tijdens het festival kwamen vertegenwoordigers van vier verschillende clans bij elkaar.

    During the festival, representatives from four different clans gathered.

    The word 'clans' in this case indicates distinct kinship groups or factions participating in a collective event.

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