No. 2,175 in Dutch
legs
The Dutch word "legs" means "empty."
In a sentence
De kat strekte zijn poten uit om te rekken.
The cat stretched its legs to stretch.
In this context, 'legs' refers to the limbs of an animal, which are used for movement and support.
Mijn benen doen pijn na een lange wandeling.
My legs hurt after a long walk.
Here, 'legs' refers to the human lower limbs that are used for walking and standing.
De tafel heeft vier poten om stabiel te kunnen staan.
The table has four legs to stand stably.
In this case, 'legs' describes the four supports of a table that keep it balanced.
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