No. 2,601 in Dutch
harrie
A "harrie" in Dutch refers to someone who is well-meaning but incompetent in their job.
In a sentence
Harrie is een veel voorkomende naam in Nederland.
Harrie is a common name in the Netherlands.
Here, 'Harrie' is used as a proper noun, indicating a person's name.
Hij is echt een harrie, altijd handig en behulpzaam.
He is really a 'harrie,' always handy and helpful.
Here, 'harrie' is used colloquially as a term for someone who is resourceful and helpful.
Let op, geen gekke harrie uithangen in het magazijn.
Beware, don't behave like a silly 'harrie' in the warehouse.
In this sentence, 'harrie' is used informally as a term to describe someone acting foolishly or without care.
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