No. 1,435 in Dutch
genk
"Genk" is not a Dutch word, but rather the name of a city in Belgium.
In a sentence
Genk heeft een prachtige kunstgalerij die bekend is in Vlaanderen.
Genk has a beautiful art gallery that is well-known in Flanders.
Here, 'Genk' is used as a proper noun referring to a city in Belgium.
Ik zou graag een bezoek brengen aan Genk voor de natuurparken.
I would like to visit Genk for its nature parks.
In this case, 'Genk' again refers to the city, emphasizing its attractions.
De inwoners van Genk zijn trots op hun culturele erfgoed.
The residents of Genk are proud of their cultural heritage.
Here, 'Genk' represents the communal identity of the city's residents.
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