No. 964 in Dutch
motor
The Dutch word "motor" means "motor" or "engine" in English.
In a sentence
Mijn motor start niet meer, dus ik moet hem laten repareren.
My motorcycle won't start anymore, so I need to get it repaired.
The word 'motor' here refers to a motorcycle, which is a common usage in Dutch.
De motor van de auto maakt een vreemd geluid.
The car's engine is making a strange noise.
In this sentence, 'motor' describes the engine of a vehicle, showcasing its technical application.
In de zomer rijden we graag langs de kust op onze motor.
In the summer, we like to drive along the coast on our motorcycle.
Again, 'motor' is used to mean motorcycle, emphasizing its recreational use.
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