No. 2,159 in Dutch
kot
A small, simple dwelling or room; commonly refers to student housing in Belgium.
In a sentence
Ik heb een nieuw kot gehuurd dichtbij de universiteit.
I have rented a new student room near the university.
Here, 'kot' refers to a student dormitory or room, commonly used in Belgium.
Dat oude kot moet dringend gerenoveerd worden.
That old shack urgently needs renovation.
In this context, 'kot' means a small at times dilapidated shed or building, showing its colloquial usage.
De dierenarts heeft een speciaal kot voor zieke dieren.
The vet has a special pen for sick animals.
Here, 'kot' is used to mean a pen or enclosure for animals.
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