No. 3,596 in Dutch
pretje
A fun or enjoyable experience.
In a sentence
Het feestje gisteren was echt een pretje.
The party yesterday was really a delight.
Here, 'pretje' is used to describe a fun or delightful experience.
Een wandeling door de natuur is altijd een pretje.
A walk through nature is always enjoyable.
In this context, 'pretje' signifies enjoyment or pleasure derived from an activity.
Zonder jou is het leven geen pretje.
Without you, life is not enjoyable.
Here, 'pretje' is used metaphorically to illustrate the lack of joy or satisfaction.
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