No. 5,478 in Dutch
lucas
"Lucas" is a male given name in Dutch.
In a sentence
Lucas houdt van schilderen en gaat vaak naar het atelier.
Lucas enjoys painting and often visits the studio.
Here, 'Lucas' is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to a person's name.
Hij haalde de lucas van de plank en begon ermee te werken.
He took the lucas from the shelf and started working with it.
In this context, 'lucas' refers to a tool or object that is being used, showcasing its role as a common noun.
In het dialect kan 'lucas' betekenen dat iets ongewoon interessant is.
In the dialect, 'lucas' can mean that something is unusually interesting.
Here, 'lucas' is interpreted as a term within a dialect, showcasing its figurative or colloquial use.
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