No. 6,000 in Dutch
raffie
The Dutch word "raffie" typically refers to a "raffle," a type of lottery or competition where winners are selected randomly.
In a sentence
De raffie heeft wat reparatie nodig na de storm.
The raft needs some repair after the storm.
'Raffie' here is used as a diminutive or colloquial variant of the word 'vlot', meaning 'raft' in English.
In onze buurt wordt een raffie voor een goed doel georganiseerd.
A raffle is being organized in our neighborhood for a good cause.
'Raffie' is colloquially used to indicate a 'raffle', an event or contest where prizes are drawn by lot.
Hij houdt van zijn raffie aanpak op het werk.
He likes his rapid approach at work.
'Raffie' might be creatively used in this context to imply quick or hurried, derived from rapid.
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