No. 4,593 in Dutch
ding
"Thing" or "object."
In a sentence
Dat ding op jouw bureau is een heel handige tool.
That thing on your desk is a very handy tool.
Refers to an unspecified object with a utilitarian function.
Ik snap dat soort dingen niet.
I don't understand those kinds of things.
Refers to abstract concepts or ideas that are difficult to grasp.
Een van de belangrijkste dingen in het leven is geluk.
One of the most important things in life is happiness.
Refers to an abstract or metaphorical concept rather than a tangible object.
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