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No. 5,215 in Dutch

k

The Dutch letter "k" represents the consonant sound /k/ and is the eleventh letter of the Dutch alphabet.

In a sentence

  • Ik heb een boek gelezen.

    I have read a book.

    In this sentence, 'k' is used as a pronoun indicating the first person singular (I), which is the short form of 'ik', commonly used in casual speech or informal writing.

  • Dan k zet ik het op tafel.

    Then I'll place it on the table.

    In this case, 'k' is the abbreviated form of 'ik', indicating the subject who performs the action, which is typical in informal settings.

  • Wacht k nog even op het antwoord.

    I'll wait a bit for the response.

    Here, 'k' again represents the pronoun 'ik' in an abbreviated form, showcasing its use in regular conversation for brevity.

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