No. 8,817 in Dutch
kaarsje
A small candle.
In a sentence
Ik blies het kaarsje uit op de taart.
I blew out the small candle on the cake.
In this sentence, 'kaarsje' refers to a diminutive form of 'kaars,' emphasizing a small candle used in a celebratory context, such as a birthday.
Er stond een kaarsje op de vensterbank te branden.
A small candle was burning on the windowsill.
Here, 'kaarsje' depicts a small or delicate candle on a windowsill, perhaps contributing to a cozy ambiance.
Ze kocht een kaarsje als souvenir uit de winkel.
She bought a small candle as a souvenir from the store.
In this example, 'kaarsje' suggests a small, keepsake candle likely chosen for its sentimental or decorative value.
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