No. 5,982 in Dutch
rag
"Rag" in Dutch means "thin thread" or "scrap of fabric."
In a sentence
Ik gebruik een oude rag om het stof van de meubels af te vegen.
I use an old rag to wipe dust off the furniture.
In this sentence, 'rag' means 'cloth,' specifically referring to a tattered or old piece of fabric.
De kat speelt graag met een kleine rag die op de grond ligt.
The cat likes to play with a small rag lying on the floor.
Here, 'rag' refers to an object that is used as a playful item for the cat, emphasizing playfulness and leisure.
Zijn kleren waren zo versleten dat ze eruitzagen als een verzameling rags.
His clothes were so worn out that they looked like a collection of rags.
In this context, 'rags' describes torn or worn-out clothing, highlighting the dilapidated state of the clothes.
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