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estafette
"Estafette" in Dutch means "relay," referring to a race or activity where participants take turns completing parts of a task.
In a sentence
Tijdens de gymles deden we een estafette waarbij we snel moesten rennen.
During the gym class, we did a relay in which we had to run fast.
Here, 'estafette' is used in the context of a physical activity or sport where participants take turns completing segments of a race, a common setting for the word.
In een estafette van taken hebben we samen het project succesvol afgerond.
Through a relay of tasks, we successfully completed the project together.
In this sentence, 'estafette' is metaphorically used to describe a sequence of collective activities or tasks, highlighting teamwork.
De kinderen genoten van de estafette in het park met hun vrienden.
The children enjoyed the relay in the park with their friends.
Here, 'estafette' again represents the recreational activity of a relay race, showcasing its common usage in describing playful or competitive scenarios.
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