No. 4,514 in Dutch
cruella
The word "cruella" does not exist in Dutch. It may refer to "Cruella," a character from Disney's "101 Dalmatians."
In a sentence
Cruella is een intrigerend personage in de film die ik net heb gezien.
Cruella is an intriguing character in the movie I just watched.
This usage of 'Cruella' refers to the name of a character, particularly signifying who the person is and their role within a narrative.
De actie van gisteren was nogal cruella van hem.
The action yesterday was quite cruel of him.
In this case, 'cruella' is used as an adjective, derived from the character name to metaphorically indicate cruelty or unkindness.
Wie denkt hij dat hij is, Cruella?
Who does he think he is, Cruella?
Here, 'Cruella' is used as a metaphorical reference, likening the person to the well-known character due to similarities in actions or behavior.
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