No. 1,280 in Dutch
gek
Crazy; foolish; mad.
In a sentence
Hij lacht altijd zo gek.
He always laughs so oddly.
In this sentence, 'gek' is used to describe the manner of laughing as unusual or strange.
Zij is echt een gek persoon.
She is really a crazy person.
Here, 'gek' characterizes the individual, suggesting eccentric or whimsical behavior.
Deze situatie is gewoon te gek!
This situation is just amazing!
In this instance, 'gek' conveys a positive notion, indicating something wonderful or extraordinary.
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