No. 3,099 in Dutch
diefstallen
Thefts.
In a sentence
Er zijn de laatste tijd veel diefstallen in de buurt.
There have been many thefts in the neighborhood lately.
Here, 'diefstallen' is used as a plural noun to refer to multiple instances of theft.
De toename van diefstallen baart de politie zorgen.
The increase in thefts is causing concern for the police.
In this example, 'diefstallen' is used as a plural noun discussing an abstract or collective concept.
Preventie van diefstallen is belangrijk om onze gemeenschap veilig te houden.
Prevention of thefts is important to keep our community safe.
Here, 'diefstallen' refers to the general concept of theft as preventable events.
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