No. 5,533 in Dutch
manhattan
The Dutch word "manhattan" refers to Manhattan, a borough of New York City.
In a sentence
Manhattan is een beroemde wijk in New York City.
Manhattan is a famous district in New York City.
In this sentence, 'Manhattan' refers to the specific geographic area of New York City, a public and proper noun.
Ik heb gisteren een Manhattan cocktail gedronken.
I drank a Manhattan cocktail yesterday.
Here, 'Manhattan' relates to the name of a cocktail, demonstrating its use in a culinary context.
Mijn vriend bracht een boek uit Manhattan mee.
My friend brought a book from Manhattan.
In this example, 'Manhattan' indicates the origin or location, specifically the area from which the item was brought, highlighting its geographic context.
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