No. 116 in Dutch
plaats
"Plaats" means "place" or "location" in English.
In a sentence
De plaats waar we wonen is rustig en vredig.
The place where we live is calm and peaceful.
Used as 'place', referring to a location.
Tijdens het concert was er een plaats gereserveerd voor de burgemeester.
During the concert, a place was reserved for the mayor.
Used as 'place', referring to a reserved seat or position.
Laten we plaats maken voor de nieuwe meubels.
Let's make room for the new furniture.
Used as 'room' or 'space', implying creating or providing space.
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