No. 5,328 in Dutch
kooij
The Dutch word "kooij" refers to a cage, enclosure, or trap, often historically connected to duck decoy ponds.
In a sentence
De kooij van de boerderij zit vol met kippen.
The farm's coop is full of chickens.
Here 'kooij' refers to a structure or area where animals are kept, typically denoting a coop.
Hij werkt in een kooij die gespecialiseerd is in het kweken van vis.
He works in a facility specialized in fish farming.
In this context, 'kooij' denotes a fish farm or an enclosed area used for breeding fish.
De oude kooij in het park is een herinnering aan het verleden.
The old dovecote in the park is a reminder of the past.
Here 'kooij' refers to a specific kind of enclosure, historically used to keep pigeons, known as a dovecote.
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