No. 3,175 in Dutch
flesje
Little bottle.
In a sentence
Zij kocht een flesje water bij de kiosk.
She bought a small bottle of water at the kiosk.
Here, 'flesje' refers to a small bottle, often used as a diminutive in Dutch to indicate a small or non-threatening version of the noun 'fles' (bottle).
Het kind speelde met een leeg flesje in de tuin.
The child played with an empty little bottle in the garden.
In this context, 'flesje' emphasizes the small size and innocent nature of the bottle, making it suitable for a child to play with.
Wil je een koud flesje frisdrank uit de koelkast?
Would you like a cold bottle of soda from the fridge?
Here, 'flesje' implies a singular serving size, typical for beverages, often perceived as convenient and ready-to-drink.
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