No. 774 in Dutch
rug
"Rug" in Dutch means "back" in English.
In a sentence
Hij draagt de rugtas op zijn rug.
He carries the backpack on his back.
Here, 'rug' is used in its primary anatomical sense, referring to a person's back.
De rug van de stoel was beschadigd.
The back of the chair was damaged.
In this sentence, 'rug' refers to the backrest of an object, specifically a chair, extending its meaning metaphorically.
Na de lange wandeling voelde hij pijn in zijn rug.
After the long walk, he felt pain in his back.
Here, 'rug' is again referring to a person's back, emphasizing its role in physical sensation or condition.
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