No. 7,644 in Dutch
coupletje
A short stanza or verse.
In a sentence
De dichter voegde een nieuw coupletje toe aan zijn gedicht.
The poet added a new stanza to his poem.
Here, 'coupletje' refers to a stanza or a small verse within a poem, showcasing its literary application.
Iedereen zong enthousiast mee met het vrolijke coupletje.
Everyone sang along enthusiastically to the cheerful little verse.
Here, 'coupletje' is used to describe a verse in a song, indicating its use in music or lyrical contexts.
Hij maakte een grap door een absurd coupletje ter plekke te improviseren.
He made a joke by improvising an absurd little verse on the spot.
Here, 'coupletje' indicates an improvised, humorous, or informal short stanza or verse, emphasizing its playful use.
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