No. 5,334 in Dutch
korps
"Korps" in Dutch means "corps," referring to a group or organization, often military or official.
In a sentence
Het korps van brandweerlieden was snel ter plaatse.
The corps of firefighters arrived quickly.
In this sentence, 'korps' refers to an organized group of firefighters, emphasizing its use to denote a collective body.
Mijn broer is lid van het marinekorps.
My brother is a member of the marine corps.
Here, 'korps' is used to describe a specific military division, highlighting its application to denote specialized groups.
Het schoolkorps heeft een muziekuitvoering gepland.
The school band has planned a music performance.
In this context, 'korps' refers to an ensemble of musicians, illustrating its versatility in describing organizations focused on particular activities.
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