No. 3,729 in Dutch
stoep
Sidewalk or doorstep.
In a sentence
Ik liep over de stoep naar het park.
I walked on the sidewalk to the park.
In this sentence, 'stoep' refers to the sidewalk, which is the paved path beside roads intended for pedestrian use.
De kinderen speelden op de stoep met krijt.
The children played on the sidewalk with chalk.
Here, 'stoep' again indicates the pavement next to the road, highlighting its use as a play area for children.
De stoep voor het huis was nieuw betegeld.
The pavement in front of the house was newly paved.
In this case, 'stoep' describes the paved area directly in front of a house, emphasizing its maintenance or condition.
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