No. 1,217 in Dutch
s
The Dutch word "’s" is a contraction of "des," meaning "of the" and is used in archaic or formal contexts, such as in place names (e.g., 's-Gravenhage, meaning "The Hague").
In a sentence
De auto's rijden snel op de weg.
The cars drive fast on the road.
Here, 's' is used as a genitive-like marker, indicating possession or association, commonly used in colloquial and abbreviated expressions in Dutch.
Hij's klaar met zijn werk voor vandaag.
He is done with his work for today.
In this sentence, 's' serves as a contraction for 'is', creating a more informal and spoken tone in Dutch.
De S-vormige bocht was lastig om te nemen.
The S-shaped curve was difficult to navigate.
Here, 'S' refers to the shape of the letter 'S', describing the curvature resembling its form.
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