No. 87 in Dutch
net
The Dutch word "net" can mean: 1. "Just" or "exactly" (adverb) 2. "Neat" or "tidy" (adjective) 3. "Net" (a mesh used for catching or containing) (noun).
In a sentence
Ik heb het net gedaan.
I just did it.
The term "net" is used as an adverb meaning "just now" or "recently", indicating a recent completion of an action.
Het net van de visser zit vol vis.
The fisherman's net is full of fish.
Here, "net" refers to a fishing net, used as a noun, representing the tool used for catching fish.
Die foto is echt heel net genomen!
That photo was taken very neatly!
In this example, "net" is used as an adjective meaning "neat" or "tidy", describing the manner in which the photo was taken.
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