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No. 3,722 in Dutch

stenen

"Stenen" means "stones" in English.

In a sentence

  • De stenen muur is zeer oud.

    The stone wall is very old.

    Here, 'stenen' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'muur' (wall), indicating the material it is made of (stone).

  • Kinderen spelen vaak met gekleurde stenen.

    Children often play with colored stones.

    In this sentence, 'stenen' is used as a plural noun meaning 'stones', referring to small rock pieces.

  • Deze weg is bedekt met scherpe stenen.

    This road is covered with sharp stones.

    Again, 'stenen' acts as a plural noun, highlighting its use to describe the object that covers the road (stones).

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