No. 2,279 in Dutch
praktijken
"Praktijken" means "practices" or "activities," often referring to actions or behaviors, sometimes with a negative connotation (e.g., dubious practices).
In a sentence
De verdachte wordt beschuldigd van illegale praktijken.
The suspect is accused of illegal practices.
The term 'praktijken' in this sentence refers to activities or practices, specifically those considered unethical or unlawful.
Ik wil mijn educatieve praktijken verbeteren om mijn leerlingen beter te helpen.
I want to improve my educational practices to better assist my students.
Here, 'praktijken' describes methods or approaches employed in an educational context.
In sommige landen zijn zulke praktijken nog steeds gebruikelijk.
In some countries, such practices are still common.
In this instance, 'praktijken' denotes specific customs or traditions prevalent in certain regions or cultures.
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