No. 4,758 in Dutch
factory
The Dutch word "factory" means "factory" or "manufacturing plant" in English.
In a sentence
De fabriek produceert elke dag honderden auto's.
The factory produces hundreds of cars every day.
Here 'fabriek' is used to denote a physical facility where goods, namely cars, are manufactured.
Onze stad heeft de grootste chocoladefabriek van het land.
Our city has the largest chocolate factory in the country.
In this example, 'fabriek' refers to a specific type of factory specialized in producing chocolate items, emphasizing specialization.
De oude fabriek is nu omgebouwd tot een museum.
The old factory has now been converted into a museum.
The word 'fabriek' is used to describe a repurposed building that formerly served as a manufacturing site.
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