No. 2,104 in Dutch
groepje
A small group.
In a sentence
Het groepje studenten studeert samen in de bibliotheek.
The group of students is studying together in the library.
In this sentence, 'groepje' is used to describe a small group of individuals acting collectively, emphasizing the collaborative nature of their actions.
Ze vormden een groepje om de oefening te bespreken.
They formed a small group to discuss the exercise.
Here, 'groepje' is used to signify the formation of a temporary small gathering for a specific purpose, highlighting its dynamic nature.
Er stond een groepje mensen bij de bushalte.
There was a small group of people at the bus stop.
In this instance, 'groepje' defines a small, homogeneous collection of individuals sharing a spatial proximity, emphasizing its indicative function.
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