No. 3,340 in Dutch
kaal
"Bald" or "bare."
In a sentence
De boom in de tuin is kaal in de winter.
The tree in the garden is bald in the winter.
In this sentence, 'kaal' is used to describe the tree as having lost its leaves, a common state during the winter season.
Na zijn operatie is hij helemaal kaal geworden.
After his surgery, he became completely bald.
Here, 'kaal' refers to the state of having no hair, often due to a medical procedure or condition.
Ze schilderden de kale muur een mooie blauwe kleur.
They painted the bare wall a beautiful blue color.
In this context, 'kaal' describes a wall that has not been covered or decorated, emphasizing its plainness.
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