No. 1,849 in Dutch
jones
The Dutch word "jones" does not have a recognized meaning; it may be borrowed slang or a proper noun.
In a sentence
In onze stad is iedereen gek op Jones Café.
In our town, everyone loves Jones Café.
Here, 'Jones' is used as the name of a café, representing a proper noun.
Ik heb zo'n jones voor chocolade; ik kan niet zonder.
I have such a craving for chocolate; I can't live without it.
In this case, 'jones' refers informally to a strong craving or desire, likely influenced by English slang.
De familie Jones gaat elke zomer naar Frankrijk op vakantie.
The Jones family goes to France on vacation every summer.
Here, 'Jones' is used as a surname, following typical Dutch grammar when referring to families.
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