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donetsk
The word "donetsk" is not a Dutch word; it refers to a city in Ukraine.
In a sentence
Donetsk is een belangrijke stad in Oost-Oekraïne.
Donetsk is an important city in Eastern Ukraine.
In this sentence, 'Donetsk' is used as a proper noun to denote the name of a city.
De situatie in Donetsk is complex en vereist aandacht.
The situation in Donetsk is complex and requires attention.
Here, 'Donetsk' is still a proper noun, but now it's part of a sentence discussing circumstances or qualities associated with the place.
Donetsks geschiedenis is rijk en interessant.
Donetsk's history is rich and interesting.
This usage of 'Donetsk' indicates possession, referring to something related to the city itself, achieved by adding the possessive 's'.
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