No. 6,198 in Dutch
sergeant
"Sergeant" in Dutch refers to a military rank below lieutenant, typically in charge of a squad or unit.
In a sentence
De sergeant gaf duidelijke orders aan de soldaten.
The sergeant gave clear orders to the soldiers.
In this sentence, 'sergeant' refers to a military rank, a person responsible for commanding lower-ranked soldiers.
Mijn oom is sergeant bij de politie.
My uncle is a sergeant in the police.
Here, 'sergeant' indicates a rank within a police department, showing responsibility and seniority in law enforcement.
Tijdens het spel speelde hij de rol van sergeant om de kinderen te laten lachen.
During the game, he played the role of sergeant to make the children laugh.
In this sentence, 'sergeant' is used in a playful context, referring to someone assuming the role of a sergeant during a game or role-play scenario.
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