No. 5,644 in Dutch
minotauros
The Dutch word "minotauros" refers to the Minotaur, a mythical creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull from Greek mythology.
In a sentence
De mythische minotauros leefde in het labyrinth van koning Minos.
The mythical minotaur lived in the labyrinth of King Minos.
In this sentence, 'minotauros' refers to the mythical creature as mentioned in mythology, providing a direct cultural and historical context.
We zagen een standbeeld van de minotauros in het museum.
We saw a statue of the minotaur in the museum.
Here, 'minotauros' is used to refer to a representation of the creature, emphasizing its use in art and interpretation.
Op het feest droeg iemand een kostuum dat leek op een minotauros.
At the party, someone wore a costume resembling a minotaur.
In this case, 'minotauros' pertains to a costume resembling the creature, showcasing its use in modern storytelling and imagery.
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