No. 2,755 in Dutch
reserve
"Reserve" in Dutch means a backup, supply, or something kept for future use.
In a sentence
Ik heb een kleine reserve van voedsel voor noodgevallen.
I have a small reserve of food for emergencies.
Here, 'reserve' is used to refer to a stored quantity of resources kept for future or emergency use.
Op de laatste vergadering sprak hij met reserve over zijn plannen.
At the last meeting, he spoke with reserve about his plans.
In this sentence, 'reserve' implies restraint or cautiousness in expressing oneself.
Het team heeft zijn reserve ingeroepen nadat een speler geblesseerd raakte.
The team called upon its reserve after a player was injured.
Here, 'reserve' refers to a substitute or backup player available for replacement in a sports context.
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