No. 3,426 in Dutch
menig
"Menig" means "many a" or "numerous."
In a sentence
Menig boek in de bibliotheek biedt interessante verhalen.
Many a book in the library offers interesting stories.
Here, 'menig' emphasizes the notion of 'many', often used in a literary or formal context to express a sense of variety or abundance.
Menige keer heeft hij me geholpen met mijn huiswerk.
Many a time he has helped me with my homework.
'Menige' is used to describe multiple occurrences, implying a considerable frequency or common repetition.
In menig dorp zien we deze oude traditie.
In many a village, we see this old tradition.
The word 'menig' suggests a sense of generality across several villages, emphasizing the presence of tradition in numerous but unspecified locations.
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