No. 1,275 in Dutch
figuren
"Figuren" means "figures" or "shapes" in English, and can also refer to "characters" depending on context.
In a sentence
Op de muur zijn kleurrijke figuren geschilderd.
On the wall, colorful figures are painted.
In this sentence, 'figuren' refers to artistic or decorative shapes depicted on the wall, showing this usage as shapes or forms.
Hij probeerde vreemde figuren uit klei te boetseren.
He tried to sculpt strange figures out of clay.
Here, 'figuren' refers to crafted sculptures or representations made out of clay, highlighting its use in craftsmanship.
Er lopen vaak interessante figuren door de stad.
Interesting characters often walk through the city.
In this context, 'figuren' refers to people or personalities seen walking through the city, illustrating its application in describing individuals or characters.
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