No. 5,281 in Dutch
keti
"Slavery" or "chain," often used in the context of Surinamese history and Keti Koti (Emancipation Day).
In a sentence
Hij draagt een mooie keti om zijn hals.
He wears a beautiful chain around his neck.
The word 'keti' here refers to a chain worn as jewelry.
Tijdens de ceremonie gaf ze hem een gouden keti.
During the ceremony, she gave him a golden chain.
The word 'keti' in this context is used to describe a valuable piece of jewelry.
De oude keti onder de motor had vervanging nodig.
The old chain under the motor needed replacement.
Here, 'keti' is used in a mechanical context, referring to a motor chain.
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