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No. 6,073 in Dutch

robben

"Robben" in Dutch means "seals" (the marine animal).

In a sentence

  • De robben zwemmen in de zee.

    The seals are swimming in the sea.

    Here, 'robben' is used as a noun referring to seals.

  • We zagen robben op het strand.

    We saw seals on the beach.

    In this sentence, 'robben' continues to function as a noun, denoting the animal.

  • Kinderen leren over robben in biologieles.

    Children learn about seals in biology class.

    Again, 'robben' is a noun referring to the animal, used in an educational context.

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