No. 5,569 in Dutch
mats
In Dutch slang, "mats" means helping someone out or doing them a favor.
In a sentence
Hij denkt dat het hem mats als hij sneller loopt.
He thinks it helps him if he walks faster.
The word 'mats' here is used as a verb meaning 'helps' or 'benefits' in the colloquial sense.
Deze nieuwe functie in de applicatie is echt een mats voor drukke mensen.
This new feature in the application is truly a benefit for busy people.
In this sentence, 'mats' refers indirectly to something advantageous or beneficial, often used informally.
Kun je me matsen met een kop koffie vandaag?
Could you help me out with a cup of coffee today?
Here, 'matsen' (verb form) is used as a request for a favor or help in an informal context.
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