No. 3,117 in Dutch
dranken
"Dranken" means "drinks" or "beverages" in English.
In a sentence
De winkel verkoopt diverse dranken, zoals frisdrank en sappen.
The store sells various drinks, such as soda and juices.
The word 'dranken' is used here to refer to beverages generally, including non-alcoholic options.
Tijdens het feest werden alcoholische dranken geschonken.
During the party, alcoholic drinks were served.
Here, 'dranken' specifically denotes alcoholic beverages, showcasing the contextually flexible meaning of the word.
Gezonde dranken, zoals smoothies, worden steeds populairder.
Healthy drinks, such as smoothies, are becoming increasingly popular.
In this case, 'dranken' is used to highlight health-oriented beverages, emphasizing a category defined by health attributes.
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