No. 7,846 in Dutch
doos
Box.
In a sentence
Ik opende de doos met mijn nieuwe schoenen.
I opened the box containing my new shoes.
The word 'doos' here refers to a container, specifically a box, which is its primary and most common meaning in Dutch.
De doos zat gevuld met kleurrijke ballonnen.
The box was filled with colorful balloons.
This sentence reiterates the primary meaning of 'doos' as a container, emphasizing its specific context of being storage for items.
Als je erbij nadenkt, kun je de doos zien als een symbool voor een mysterieuze verrassing.
If you think about it, you can see the box as a symbol of a mysterious surprise.
In this sentence, 'doos' is used metaphorically to symbolize mystery or surprise, showcasing its figurative potential in the language.
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