No. 3,733 in Dutch
straffe
"Straffe" means "punishment" or "penalty" in English.
In a sentence
De koffie die ik vanochtend dronk was erg straffe.
The coffee I drank this morning was very strong.
Here, 'straffe' describes the coffee's strong flavor or potency.
Bij slecht gedrag kun je een straffe krijgen op school.
For bad behavior, you might receive a punishment at school.
In this sentence, 'straffe' refers to a penalty or a disciplinary action.
Hij heeft zich bewezen als een straffe speler op het veld.
He has proven himself as a strong player on the field.
'Straffe' in this instance characterizes the player's exceptional skill or capability.
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