No. 1,458 in Dutch
ov
"OV" in Dutch refers to "public transport."
In a sentence
Ik heb met de ov-chipkaart gereisd.
I traveled using the ov-chipkaart.
In this sentence, 'ov' is an abbreviation for 'openbaar vervoer' (public transport). It is commonly used in the context of the Dutch public transport system, especially relating to the ov-chipkaart, which is a card used for paying for public transport in the Netherlands.
De ov-staking leidt tot drukte op de wegen.
The public transport strike leads to congestion on the roads.
Here, 'ov' is again an abbreviation for 'openbaar vervoer', used to describe issues or events involving the public transportation system, such as a strike.
Het nemen van de ov kost soms minder tijd dan de auto.
Taking public transport sometimes takes less time than driving a car.
'OV' represents public transportation, and its usage contrasts transportation methods.
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