No. 5,473 in Dutch
louis
The Dutch word "louis" does not have a specific meaning in English; it is generally a proper noun, often used as a first name equivalent to "Louis."
In a sentence
Louis speelt gitaar in zijn vrije tijd.
Louis plays guitar in his free time.
Here 'Louis' is used as a proper noun, referring to someone's name.
We studeerden het werk van de bekende schrijver Louis Couperus.
We studied the work of the famous writer Louis Couperus.
In this sentence, 'Louis' is used as part of a name to identify a historical figure.
Waar is de schilderij van Louis XIV opgeslagen?
Where is the painting of Louis XIV stored?
'Louis' here references a monarch's name, showing historical and cultural significance.
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