This is the 7767th most frequent Dutch word.
diertjes
"Little animals" or "small creatures."
Here, 'diertjes' is used to denote small animals in a diminutive and endearing form, emphasizing their cuteness or small size.
De kinderen kijken naar de diertjes in de tuin.
The children are watching the little animals in the garden.
In this sentence, 'diertjes' is used to refer to animals in the diminutive form, suggesting delicate creatures one might find in nature suitable for artistic representation.
Ik hou ervan om diertjes uit de natuur te tekenen.
I love drawing little animals from nature.
'Diertjes' is employed here to describe animals that appear in the park during springtime, providing a sense of seasonal charm and small size.