No. 5,564 in Dutch
masker
A "masker" is a mask used to cover the face for disguise, protection, or entertainment.
In a sentence
Ik droeg een masker tijdens het bal masqué.
I wore a mask during the masquerade ball.
Here, 'masker' refers to a physical object worn by people to conceal their face.
Het masker van vriendelijkheid dat hij opzet, verbergt zijn ware aard.
The mask of friendliness he puts on hides his true nature.
In this sentence, 'masker' is used metaphorically to describe a demeanor or facade adopted by a person.
De dokter zei dat het dragen van een masker helpt om de verspreiding van ziekten te voorkomen.
The doctor said that wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of diseases.
Here, 'masker' is used in the context of a protective item, often worn for health purposes.
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