No. 2,024 in Dutch
dekt
"Covers."
In a sentence
De deken dekt het hele bed.
The blanket covers the whole bed.
Here, 'dekt' is used as an ordinary verb meaning 'covers', referring to placing the blanket over the bed.
Hij dekt de tafel voor het avondeten.
He sets the table for dinner.
In this sentence, 'dekt' refers to the action of arranging or setting the dinner table, showing preparation.
De verzekering dekt de schade veroorzaakt door de storm.
The insurance covers the damage caused by the storm.
In this context, 'dekt' refers to the concept of 'covers' in a compensatory or financial sense.
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