No. 5,075 in Dutch
huisdieren
Pets.
In a sentence
Huisdieren zijn een bron van vreugde voor veel gezinnen.
Pets are a source of joy for many families.
In this sentence, 'huisdieren' is used as the plural noun meaning 'pets', referring to animals kept at home for companionship or pleasure.
Ik zorg elke dag voor mijn huisdieren.
I take care of my pets every day.
Here, 'huisdieren' again refers to 'pets' as the direct object of the verb 'zorg voor', emphasizing the daily activity involving the animals.
Veel mensen vinden het adopteren van huisdieren beter dan ze kopen.
Many people find adopting pets better than buying them.
In this example, 'huisdieren' is used generically to discuss the ethical perspective of acquiring pets, reflecting their role in societal considerations.
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