No. 3,742 in Dutch
takken
Branches.
In a sentence
De takken van de oude boom waren bedekt met sneeuw.
The branches of the old tree were covered with snow.
Here, 'takken' refers to branches of a tree, which is a common and literal usage of the term.
Hij heeft de takken van de sportindustrie goed bestudeerd.
He has studied the branches of the sports industry well.
In this sentence, 'takken' metaphorically refers to different sectors or divisions within the sports industry, showing its figurative use.
Tijdens de storm werden vele takken van bomen afgewaaid.
During the storm, many branches were blown off trees.
'Takken' is again used in the context of tree branches, emphasizing practical or realistic mentions of branches in a natural setting.
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