No. 2,293 in Dutch
rap
Quick.
In a sentence
Hij is erg rap in het oplossen van puzzels.
He is very quick at solving puzzles.
Here, 'rap' is used as an adjective, meaning 'quick' or 'fast', to describe someone's ability.
De rap die ze schreven was indrukwekkend.
The rap they wrote was impressive.
In this context, 'rap' refers to a type of musical style where rhythms and spoken words are combined.
Ze rap praten wanneer ze enthousiast zijn.
They talk quickly when they are excited.
In this instance, 'rap' modifies 'talk', acting as an adverb meaning 'quickly' or 'rapidly'.
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