No. 2,338 in Dutch
stalen
"Stalen" in Dutch means "steel" (adjective) or "to steal" (verb).
In a sentence
De stalen brug is zeer sterk en duurzaam.
The steel bridge is very strong and durable.
In this sentence, 'stalen' is used as an adjective meaning 'steel,' describing the material of the bridge.
Hij besloot stalen te, om te zien hoe de reacties waren.
He decided to steal, to see what the reactions would be.
Here, 'stalen' is used as a verb in its infinitive form meaning 'to steal'.
De kunstenaar maakte een beeld met stalen vormen.
The artist created a sculpture with steel shapes.
In this context, 'stalen' again is an adjective referring to 'steel' shapes, highlighting the material used in the artwork.
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