No. 715 in Dutch
pro
The Dutch word "pro" refers to a "professional" or "expert."
In a sentence
Hij is echt pro als het gaat om programmeren.
He is really pro when it comes to programming.
'Pro' here is used as slang, derived from 'professional', to indicate someone is very skilled at something.
Ik heb de pro versie van deze software gekocht.
I bought the pro version of this software.
'Pro' is used here as an abbreviation for 'professional' to describe an advanced or full-featured version of a product.
Ik steun de pro-groene initiatieven voorgesteld door de gemeenschap.
I support the pro-green initiatives proposed by the community.
'Pro' in this case is a prefix meaning 'in favor of', indicating support or advocacy for something.
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