No. 2,172 in Dutch
laptop
A portable computer small enough to use on one's lap.
In a sentence
Ik gebruik mijn laptop om te werken.
I use my laptop to work.
Here, 'laptop' refers to the device being utilized as a tool for work-related activities, focusing on its functional aspect.
De laptop op mijn bureau is nieuw.
The laptop on my desk is new.
In this context, 'laptop' is described in terms of its physical presence and condition as a new item.
Mijn laptop start niet op, wat moet ik doen?
My laptop does not start, what should I do?
Here, 'laptop' refers to the device's operational state, emphasizing the problem it currently faces.
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