No. 5,931 in Dutch
polak
The Dutch word "Polak" is an informal term for a person of Polish origin, but it can sometimes carry a pejorative or stereotypical connotation depending on context.
In a sentence
Mijn buurman is een Polak die uit Krakow komt.
My neighbor is a Polish person from Krakow.
Here, 'Polak' is used to refer to a person of Polish origin, emphasizing their nationality.
De term 'Polak' kan soms als informele aanduiding worden gebruikt.
The term 'Polak' can sometimes be used as an informal designation.
In this context, 'Polak' is discussed as a term used in informal references, which may carry different connotations depending on context.
In de geschiedenis werd 'Polak' vaak gebruikt in literatuur over Polen.
In history, 'Polak' was often used in literature about Poland.
This instance reflects an historical aspect of the word's usage in written works.
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