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duinkerken
"Duinkerken" is the Dutch name for the city of Dunkirk in France.
In a sentence
Wij bezochten Duinkerken tijdens onze vakantie.
We visited Dunkirk during our vacation.
In this sentence, 'Duinkerken' is used as the proper noun denoting the city of Dunkirk in France.
Tijdens de oorlog vond er een grote slag plaats bij Duinkerken.
During the war, a major battle took place near Dunkirk.
Here, 'Duinkerken' refers to the location of a historical event, emphasizing its geopolitical significance.
Laten we naar Duinkerken reizen voor een dagje uit.
Let's travel to Dunkirk for a day trip.
In this case, 'Duinkerken' is described as a destination for leisure travel, highlighting its touristic appeal.
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