No. 4,970 in Dutch
hake
The Dutch word "hake" means "hooks" in English.
In a sentence
De muur was stevig totdat we een losse hake vonden.
The wall was steady until we found a loose hook.
Here, 'hake' refers to a hook or fastening point, commonly used in construction or fixtures.
In het dialect betekent 'hake' een struik met scherpe takken.
In the dialect, 'hake' means a shrub with sharp branches.
In this context, 'hake' is used as a noun in regional dialects to describe particular plants.
Je moet het draad aan de hake vastmaken voor stabiliteit.
You need to attach the wire to the hook for stability.
In this case, 'hake' refers again to a hook, indicating its usage in fixing or attaching objects.
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