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gijs
"Gijs" is a Dutch male given name, typically a short form of "Gijsbert."
In a sentence
Gijs houdt van fietsen in de natuur.
Gijs loves cycling in nature.
In this sentence, 'Gijs' is used as a proper noun, representing a person's name.
Ik zag een gijs op het water tijdens het roeien.
I saw a gijs on the water while rowing.
Here, 'gijs' is used to refer to a type of object or entity, showcasing its use as a noun.
Ze gijsden vrolijk door het park.
They frolicked joyfully through the park.
In this context, 'gijsden' is derived from 'gijs' and serves as a verb, indicating an action.
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