No. 7,719 in Dutch
deken
Blanket.
In a sentence
Ik heb een warme deken nodig omdat het koud is.
I need a warm blanket because it's cold.
Here, 'deken' refers to a blanket, serving as an object used for warmth.
De deken in de kathedraal gaf een inspirerende toespraak.
The dean in the cathedral gave an inspiring speech.
In this context, 'deken' refers to a church official, specifically a dean.
We hebben een houten deken over het raam geplaatst voor veiligheid.
We placed a wooden covering over the window for safety.
This usage of 'deken' refers to a covering or lid used for protective purposes, different from a blanket.
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