No. 1,595 in Dutch
hondje
"Little dog" or "puppy."
In a sentence
Mijn hondje houdt van wandelen in het park.
My little dog loves walking in the park.
Here, 'hondje' is used to refer to a small or endearing idea of a dog, emphasizing affection or size.
Het hondje naast de deur blaft vaak tegen voorbijgangers.
The little dog next door often barks at passersby.
In this example, 'hondje' is referring to a specific small dog in the context of location.
Kijk eens naar dat schattige hondje op de foto!
Look at that cute little dog in the photo!
The word 'hondje' here conveys both the small size and the cuteness or endearing aspect of the dog shown.
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