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ribben
"Ribben" means "ribs" in English.
In a sentence
De ribben in de borst beschermen vitale organen.
The ribs in the chest protect vital organs.
Here, 'ribben' refers to the anatomical structures constituting the rib cage in the human body.
De ribben van het schip werden gecontroleerd op schade.
The ribs of the ship were inspected for damage.
In this sentence, 'ribben' denotes the structural framework of the ship, metaphorically or physically resembling ribs.
Tijdens de barbecue hebben we heerlijke ribben gegeten.
During the barbecue, we ate delicious ribs.
Here, 'ribben' refers to a dish prepared from the ribs of an animal, typically cooked and served as food.
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