No. 5,061 in Dutch
hoolesteeg
"Hoolesteeg" refers to a narrow alley or passageway, typically in older Dutch towns.
In a sentence
Ik liep door de Hoolesteeg op weg naar de markt.
I walked through the Hoolesteeg on my way to the market.
In this sentence, 'Hoolesteeg' refers to a specific street name, illustrating its use as a proper noun.
De oude Hoolesteeg staat bekend om zijn historische gebouwen.
The old Hoolesteeg is known for its historical buildings.
Here, 'Hoolesteeg' again functions as a proper noun, representing a location with historical significance.
Kleine steegjes, zoals de Hoolesteeg, maken de stad charmant.
Small alleys, like the Hoolesteeg, make the city charming.
In this case, 'Hoolesteeg' is used specifically to exemplify small alleys contributing to the city's charm.
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