No. 2,202 in Dutch
mes
Knife.
In a sentence
Ik snijd mijn groente met een scherp mes.
I cut my vegetables with a sharp knife.
Here, 'mes' refers to a physical object, specifically a cutting tool, highlighting its functional usage in daily tasks.
Een mes kan gevaarlijk zijn als je niet oppast.
A knife can be dangerous if you're not careful.
In this context, 'mes' symbolizes potential risk or danger, going beyond its immediate physical utility.
Het mes snijdt aan twee kanten.
The knife cuts on both sides.
This phrase uses 'mes' metaphorically to describe a situation with dual implications or outcomes.
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