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No. 4,633 in Dutch

duffel

A sturdy, coarse cloth, often used for luggage or clothing.

In a sentence

  • Ik draag mijn kleding in een grote duffel naar de sportschool.

    I carry my clothes in a large duffel bag to the gym.

    Here, 'duffel' refers to a duffel bag, used for carrying clothes and other items.

  • De duffel stof is sterk genoeg voor zware gebruik.

    The duffel fabric is strong enough for heavy use.

    In this sentence, 'duffel' refers to a type of thick, durable fabric.

  • Tijdens de winter droeg hij een duffeljas om warm te blijven.

    During the winter, he wore a duffel coat to stay warm.

    Here, 'duffel' is used to describe a type of coat made from duffel fabric, associated with warmth.

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