No. 8,819 in Dutch
kaatsen
"Kaatsen" is a traditional Dutch ball game similar to handball.
In a sentence
We kaatsen graag een bal tegen de muur.
We like to bounce a ball against the wall.
The word 'kaatsen' is used to mean 'bouncing' or 'reflecting back' the ball in the physical sense.
Het geluid kaatst door de lege kamer.
The sound bounces through the empty room.
Here, 'kaatsen' is used metaphorically to describe the bouncing or echoing of sound.
Tijdens het spel kaatste hij de bal perfect terug.
During the game, he perfectly bounced the ball back.
The term 'kaatsen' refers to the act of returning or bouncing the ball back in a precise and coordinated manner, often used in the context of sports or playful activities.
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