No. 1,897 in Dutch
rijn
"Rijn" is the Dutch word for "Rhine," a major European river.
In a sentence
De Rijn stroomt door Nederland en Duitsland.
The Rhine flows through the Netherlands and Germany.
This sentence uses 'Rijn' as a proper noun referring to the river Rhine, which is an important geographical feature.
Langs de Rijn vind je prachtige plaatsen om te wandelen.
Along the Rhine you can find beautiful spots to walk.
Here, 'Rijn' is again a proper noun, but the context focuses on its surroundings and recreational areas.
Het water van de Rijn is soms erg koud.
The water of the Rhine can be very cold sometimes.
In this sentence, 'Rijn' refers to the river itself, describing a specific characteristic, its water temperature.
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