No. 8,025 in Dutch
ezeltjes
"Ezeltjes" means "little donkeys" in English.
In a sentence
We zagen twee kleine ezeltjes op de boerderij.
We saw two small donkeys at the farm.
Here, 'ezeltjes' refers to the diminutive form of the word 'ezel', which means 'donkey', conveying a sense of small size or affection.
De kinderen knutselen ezeltjes als cadeaus.
The children are crafting little donkeys as gifts.
In this sentence, 'ezeltjes' refers to small donkey figures created by children, perhaps as toys or decorations.
Hij draagt zijn gewicht als een echte ezeltjes.
He carries his weight like a true little donkey.
Here, 'ezeltjes' is used metaphorically to describe someone carrying a burden like a donkey, emphasizing endurance and work ethic.
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