No. 896 in Dutch
oisterwijk
"Oisterwijk" is a proper noun referring to a town in the Netherlands.
In a sentence
Ik bezocht het mooie stadje Oisterwijk vorige week.
I visited the beautiful town of Oisterwijk last week.
In this sentence, 'Oisterwijk' is used as the name of a town referring to a specific geographical location.
De bossen van Oisterwijk zijn perfect voor een herfstwandeling.
The forests of Oisterwijk are perfect for an autumn hike.
Here, 'Oisterwijk' again refers to the town, emphasizing its surrounding natural features, specifically the forests.
Het Oisterwijkse dialect klinkt uniek en melodieus.
The dialect of Oisterwijk sounds unique and melodious.
In this context, the proper noun 'Oisterwijk' is modified to refer to a linguistic characteristic associated with the town, implying a possessive form.
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