No. 3,183 in Dutch
fracties
The Dutch word "fracties" translates to "fractions" or "political groups" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
In de sport liep hij slechts fracties van seconden achter de winnaar.
In sports, he was only fractions of a second behind the winner.
The word 'fracties' here denotes very small amounts, specifically fractions of a unit.
In wiskunde leerden we hoe we fracties konden optellen.
In mathematics, we learned how to add fractions.
The word 'fracties' refers to mathematical fractions, which represent parts of a whole.
In politiek lijken de standpunten tussen verschillende fracties vaak te verschillen.
In politics, the viewpoints between different factions often seem to differ.
The word 'fracties' in this context signifies different political factions or groups within a decision-making body.
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