No. 8,574 in Dutch
hoofdtafel
Main table.
In a sentence
De hoofdtafel in de vergaderzaal is gereserveerd voor de directeur.
The main table in the meeting room is reserved for the director.
Here, 'hoofdtafel' refers to the primary or central table in a given setting, denoting its importance or prominence.
Tijdens het bruiloftsfeest zitten de bruid en bruidegom samen aan de hoofdtafel.
During the wedding celebration, the bride and groom sit together at the main table.
In this sentence, 'hoofdtafel' indicates the table of honor meant for the bride and groom.
In het restaurant hebben ze een speciale hoofdtafel voor grote groepen.
In the restaurant, they have a special main table for large groups.
Here, 'hoofdtafel' is used to describe a specially designated table for certain arrangements, emphasizing its significance.
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