No. 1,598 in Dutch
individu
"Individu" means "individual" in English, referring to a single person or being.
In a sentence
Elk individu heeft unieke eigenschappen.
Every individual has unique characteristics.
In this sentence, 'individu' is used to denote a singular person as a distinct entity.
In onze samenleving worden individuen aangemoedigd om zichzelf te uiten.
In our society, individuals are encouraged to express themselves.
In this context, 'individu' is pluralized as 'individuen' to refer to multiple people, focusing on their uniqueness and personal traits.
Het belang van het individu binnen een groep wordt vaak besproken.
The importance of the individual within a group is often discussed.
Here, 'individu' highlights the role or significance of one person as a constituent of a collective group.
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