No. 11 in Dutch
om
The Dutch word "om" translates to "around," "about," "for," or "to" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Ik wacht hier om te helpen.
I am waiting here to help.
In this sentence, 'om' is used to indicate purpose or intention, similar to 'to' in English when followed by an infinitive.
We lopen om het park heen.
We walk around the park.
In this sentence, 'om' indicates movement around something, functioning as a preposition.
Om acht uur beginnen we met de vergadering.
At eight o'clock, we start with the meeting.
In this sentence, 'om' indicates a specific point in time, similar to 'at' in English.
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