No. 5,896 in Dutch
pelé
The Dutch word "pelé" does not have a standard meaning and is likely a reference to the famous Brazilian footballer Pelé.
In a sentence
Pelé was een uitstekende voetballer die bekend stond om zijn technische vaardigheden.
Pelé was an excellent footballer known for his technical skills.
In this sentence, 'Pelé' is used as a proper noun referring to the famous footballer.
In Brazilië sprak men vaak over Pelé als een nationale held.
In Brazil, people often spoke about Pelé as a national hero.
Here, 'Pelé' symbolizes not only the athlete but his impact on Brazilian culture and sports.
Een jong talent werd de nieuwe Pelé genoemd vanwege zijn buitengewone talent.
A young talent was called the new Pelé due to his extraordinary skill.
In this context, 'Pelé' is used metaphorically to represent an exceptional football player.
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