No. 6,167 in Dutch
schengen
The Dutch word "Schengen" refers to the European agreement allowing passport-free travel between member countries.
In a sentence
Veel Europese landen maken deel uit van het Schengengebied.
Many European countries are part of the Schengen area.
Here, 'Schengen' is used to refer to the Schengen area, which denotes a group of European countries that have abolished border controls.
Dankzij het Schengenakkoord kunnen mensen vrij reizen tussen lidstaten.
Thanks to the Schengen Agreement, people can travel freely between member states.
In this sentence, 'Schengen' pertains to the Schengen Agreement, an accord that allows for open borders among its signatories.
Het dorp Schengen in Luxemburg speelde een belangrijke rol in de Europese geschiedenis.
The village of Schengen in Luxembourg played an important role in European history.
Here, 'Schengen' corresponds to the name of the village in Luxembourg where the agreement was signed.
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