No. 1,461 in Dutch
oss
"Ox" (a type of large bovine animal).
In a sentence
De oss graast rustig in het veld.
The ox calmly grazes in the field.
Here, 'oss' refers to an adult male cow and is used in a literal context to describe the animal.
Hij is echt een sterke oss, altijd alles dragend.
He is really a strong ox, always carrying everything.
In this sentence, 'oss' is used metaphorically to describe a person as strong and hardworking, akin to the qualities associated with an ox.
De oss staat symbool voor geduld en kracht.
The ox symbolizes patience and strength.
Here, 'oss' is used in a symbolic context to represent the qualities of patience and strength typically attributed to the ox.
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