No. 5,222 in Dutch
kro
"Kro" is not a standalone Dutch word; it might refer to "KRO," a Dutch broadcasting organization.
In a sentence
Mijn favoriete kroeg heet 'De Gouden Leeuw'.
My favorite pub is called 'The Golden Lion'.
In this sentence, 'kroeg' refers to a pub, a social place where people gather and enjoy beverages.
In de oude stad vind je veel charmante kroegen.
In the old city, you find many charming pubs.
Here, 'kroegen' is plural and indicates various pubs collectively, focusing on their characteristics and location.
Laten we vrijdagavond naar de kroeg gaan.
Let's go to the pub on Friday evening.
This usage of 'kroeg' emphasizes the action of visiting a pub for social or recreational purposes.
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