No. 5,914 in Dutch
piet
The Dutch word "piet" means "pigeon" or "parrot," and it is also used as a traditional name for "Black Pete" in Dutch folklore.
In a sentence
Piet speelt elke zaterdag voetbal met vrienden.
Piet plays soccer with friends every Saturday.
Here, 'Piet' is used as a personal name.
Tijdens de Sinterklaasviering komt er een Zwarte Piet.
During the Sinterklaas celebration, a Zwarte Piet appears.
Here, 'Piet' is part of the term 'Zwarte Piet', referring to a traditional figure in Dutch culture.
Hij heeft de piet van de schuld gekregen.
He got the blame for the mishap.
Here, 'piet' is idiomatic and refers metaphorically to taking blame, showcasing diverse word usage.
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