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pata
"Pata" in Dutch is slang for "shoe" or "sneaker."
In a sentence
Ik heb net nieuwe pata's gekocht; ze lopen heel lekker.
I just bought new sneakers; they feel very comfortable.
The word 'pata' is a slang term often used in the Netherlands to refer to sneakers or sports shoes.
Hij viel over een pata tijdens het basketballen.
He tripped over a sneaker while playing basketball.
Here, 'pata' is used in its literal meaning of sneaker, referring to a single shoe.
Haar passie voor mode inspireerde haar om unieke pata's te ontwerpen.
Her passion for fashion inspired her to design unique sneakers.
In this context, 'pata' describes a fashion item, emphasizing creativity in sneaker design.
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