No. 5,317 in Dutch
koekkoek
"Cuckoo" (a type of bird).
In a sentence
Ik hoor een koekkoek in het bos.
I hear a cuckoo in the forest.
Here 'koekkoek' refers to the cuckoo bird, typically known for its distinctive call.
Koekkoek, ben je daar?
Cuckoo, are you there?
In this sentence, 'koekkoek' is used informally to address someone, often humorously implying they are not paying attention.
Die motorfiets is niet normaal, echt koekkoek!
That motorcycle is not normal, really crazy!
Here 'koekkoek' is used figuratively to mean something is crazy or unusual.
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