No. 3,676 in Dutch
schuurtje
Small shed.
In a sentence
Ik heb gisteren een nieuw schuurtje gebouwd in onze achtertuin.
Yesterday, I built a new shed in our backyard.
In this sentence, 'schuurtje' refers to a small shelter or shed typically situated in a garden or yard.
Het schuurtje staat vol met tuingereedschap en oude verfblikken.
The shed is filled with gardening tools and old paint cans.
Here, 'schuurtje' is used to describe the function of the shed as a storage space for garden tools and other items.
We hebben besloten het schuurtje te schilderen, omdat het erg oud en versleten was.
We decided to paint the shed because it was very old and worn.
In this context, 'schuurtje' is associated with its physical condition and the action of improving it by painting.
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