No. 932 in Dutch
fabriek
Factory.
In a sentence
De fabriek produceert auto's.
The factory produces cars.
Here, 'fabriek' is used in its direct meaning as a place where products are manufactured, emphasizing its industrial role.
Wanneer ben je voor het laatst in een fabriek geweest?
When was the last time you were in a factory?
In this usage, 'fabriek' refers to any manufacturing facility, highlighting the context in which it might be discussed as a location.
Die kunstenaar verandert gewone objecten in kunst, zoals een fabriek ideeën produceert.
That artist transforms ordinary objects into art, just like a factory produces ideas.
This example uses 'fabriek' metaphorically to represent a source of production, demonstrating creative usage of the word in abstract contexts.
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