No. 1,708 in Dutch
tak
"Tak" in Dutch means "branch" in English.
In a sentence
De vogel zit op een tak van de boom.
The bird sits on a branch of the tree.
In this sentence, 'tak' refers to a physical branch of a tree, which is its primary and most literal usage in Dutch.
De tak van het bedrijf richt zich op technologie.
The branch of the company focuses on technology.
Here, 'tak' is used metaphorically to describe a division or sector of an organization, showcasing its figurative meaning in Dutch.
Hij heeft een nieuwe tak van sport ontdekt.
He has discovered a new branch of sport.
In this usage, 'tak' refers to a category or division within a broader domain, such as sports, further illustrating its abstract usage.
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