No. 7,848 in Dutch
dorpelingen
Villagers.
In a sentence
De dorpelingen verzamelden zich op het dorpsplein voor het jaarlijkse festival.
The villagers gathered in the village square for the annual festival.
Here, “dorpelingen” is used to refer to the inhabitants of the village as a group, emphasizing their community-based activity.
De dorpelingen waren erg gastvrij en boden ons een maaltijd aan.
The villagers were very hospitable and offered us a meal.
In this context, “dorpelingen” highlights the characteristic behavior of the village inhabitants towards outsiders.
De dorpelingen werken samen aan de renovatie van de oude kerk.
The villagers are working together on the renovation of the old church.
Here, “dorpelingen” is utilized to underline their collective action and collaborative efforts.
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