No. 897 in Dutch
palestijnen
"Palestijnen" refers to "Palestinians," the people originating from Palestine.
In a sentence
De Palestijnen hebben een rijke en complexe geschiedenis in het Midden-Oosten.
The Palestinians have a rich and complex history in the Middle East.
Here, 'Palestijnen' refers to the people identified as Palestinians, denoting their ethnicity or national identity.
Tijdens het debat werden de rechten van Palestijnen besproken.
During the debate, the rights of Palestinians were discussed.
In this sentence, 'Palestijnen' indicates the collective group of persons whose rights are being discussed.
Veel Palestijnen hebben bijgedragen aan de cultuur en wetenschap.
Many Palestinians have contributed to culture and science.
In this usage, 'Palestijnen' is used to highlight the individuals' contributions, emphasizing their cultural or professional influence.
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