No. 3,294 in Dutch
hoekje
A small corner.
In a sentence
Ik las een boek in het rustige hoekje van de kamer.
I read a book in the quiet corner of the room.
Here, "hoekje" is used to refer to a physical location, specifically a small, cozy corner in a room.
De bakker heeft een speciaal hoekje met gebakjes.
The baker has a special section with pastries.
In this sentence, "hoekje" describes a designated area within a location, emphasizing specialty or exclusivity.
Hij voelt zich vaak veilig in zijn eigen hoekje.
He often feels safe in his own little nook.
Here, "hoekje" metaphorically suggests emotional space or a personal refuge, showing its use beyond just physical dimensions.
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