No. 2,114 in Dutch
hoer
The Dutch word "hoer" translates to "prostitute" in English.
In a sentence
Zij is een goede hoer in haar werk.
She is a good prostitute in her work.
The term 'hoer' is used as its literal meaning 'prostitute' in this sentence, referring to someone's occupation.
Houd op met je gedrag als een wilde hoer!
Stop behaving like a wild prostitute!
The word 'hoer' in this sentence is used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior, possibly implying wild or unrestrained actions.
Het oude gezegde zegt: 'Als je met hoeren omgaat, krijg je schande.'
The old saying goes: 'If you associate with prostitutes, you bring shame upon yourself.'
Here, 'hoeren' (plural of 'hoer') is used in a proverbial context, following traditional moralistic expressions, emphasizing societal perceptions related to certain associations.
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