No. 2,190 in Dutch
maal
The Dutch word "maal" means "meal," "time" (as in occurrences), or "multiplication" (in mathematics), depending on the context.
In a sentence
Dit is de eerste maal dat ik naar Amsterdam ga.
This is the first time that I am going to Amsterdam.
In this sentence, 'maal' is used to mean 'time', signifying an occurrence or instance.
Vermenigvuldig zes maal zeven om het resultaat te krijgen.
Multiply six times seven to get the result.
Here, 'maal' is used in the mathematical sense, indicating multiplication.
We maakten een lekker maal voor het hele gezin.
We prepared a delicious meal for the whole family.
In this context, 'maal' refers to a 'meal', representing the food prepared for eating.
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