This is the 5793rd most frequent Dutch word.
okapi
An okapi is a rare, giraffe-like mammal native to Central Africa, with striped legs resembling a zebra.
In this sentence, 'okapi' is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the animal species.
De okapi leeft in het regenwoud van Congo.
The okapi lives in the rainforest of Congo.
Here, 'okapi' is used as the direct object of the sentence, indicating the specific animal observed.
Ik zag een okapi tijdens mijn bezoek aan de dierentuin.
I saw an okapi during my visit to the zoo.
In this context, 'okapi' is used as part of a comparative question, focusing on the identification of distinct animal species.