No. 1,590 in Dutch
heren
"Gentlemen" or "men."
In a sentence
De heren speelden een spannend potje schaak.
The gentlemen played an exciting game of chess.
In this context, 'heren' refers to 'gentlemen', indicating a group of men behaving formally or respectfully.
De herenmodewinkels bieden een breed scala aan kleding.
The men's fashion stores offer a wide range of clothing.
Here, 'heren' is used as a specification for 'men's' in compounds like 'herenmodewinkels', referring to something related to men.
Heren, mag ik uw aandacht voor een belangrijk nieuwsbericht?
Gentlemen, may I have your attention for an important news announcement?
In this case, 'heren' is a respectful address to an audience of men, literally meaning 'gentlemen'.
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