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No. 5,800 in Dutch

omda

"Omda" appears to be a typo. The correct Dutch word is "omdat," meaning "because."

In a sentence

  • Ik ga naar de winkel omdat ik boodschappen moet doen.

    I am going to the store because I need to do groceries.

    Here, 'omdat' is used as a conjunction to explain the reason for the action — going to the store.

  • Hij bleef thuis omdat hij ziek was.

    He stayed home because he was sick.

    In this example, 'omdat' introduces the reason for the subject's decision to stay home.

  • Omdat het regent, neem ik mijn paraplu mee.

    Because it is raining, I am taking my umbrella with me.

    'Omdat' is used at the beginning of the sentence, highlighting the cause of the following action — taking an umbrella.

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