No. 8,566 in Dutch
hoofddoekje
A headscarf.
In a sentence
Zij draagt een blauw hoofddoekje naar het feest.
She wears a blue headscarf to the party.
Here, 'hoofddoekje' is used to describe a decorative personal item worn by an individual.
Het hoofddoekje dat ze gisteren kocht, was erg mooi.
The headscarf she bought yesterday was very beautiful.
In this context, 'hoofddoekje' is used to refer to a purchased item with aesthetic attributes.
Religieuze gebruiken hebben vaak specifieke regels over het dragen van een hoofddoekje.
Religious practices often have specific guidelines regarding the wearing of a headscarf.
Here, 'hoofddoekje' refers to a cultural or religious garment with specific significance.
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