No. 1,018 in Dutch
donald
The Dutch word "donald" does not have an inherent meaning; it is typically a proper noun referring to the name "Donald," such as Donald Duck.
In a sentence
Donald is mijn favoriete stripsheld.
Donald is my favorite comic hero.
Here, 'Donald' refers to Donald Duck, a popular cartoon character, showing its use as a noun for a character.
Ik zie dat Donald hier is geweest.
I see that Donald has been here.
'Donald' in this sentence could refer to a person's name, indicating it is used as a proper noun.
De donaldhouding die hij aannam, was indrukwekkend.
The 'donald' attitude he adopted was impressive.
Here, 'donald' could be metaphorically used to describe a certain characteristic or attitude, showing creative usage in language.
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