No. 8,805 in Dutch
joop
"Joop" is primarily a Dutch masculine given name, a diminutive of "Johannes."
In a sentence
Joop is een naam die vaak voorkomt in Nederland.
Joop is a name that is often found in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, 'Joop' is used as a personal name and is a proper noun.
Tijdens de vergadering hoorden we een joop van ongenoegen uit het publiek.
During the meeting, we heard a buzz of discontent from the audience.
In this context, 'joop' is used as a metaphorical term to describe a quiet buzz or murmur.
Ik herinner me de joop waarmee hij ons verwelkomde toen we binnenkwamen.
I remember the jovial way he welcomed us when we came in.
Here, 'joop' is employed metaphorically to describe a warm atmosphere or greeting.
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