This is the 3348th most frequent Dutch word.
kenteken
"Kenteken" means "license plate" or "identification mark."
In this sentence, 'kenteken' refers to a car's license plate, often used to identify vehicles.
Het kenteken van de auto is zichtbaar onder de modder.
The license plate of the car is visible under the mud.
Here, 'kenteken' is used in a metaphorical sense to describe a distinctive feature or marking of an object or being.
Elke vogel heeft een uniek kenteken dat hen onderscheidt.
Each bird has a unique marking that distinguishes them.
In this example, 'kenteken' denotes a tag or identifier attached to luggage for personal recognition.