No. 3,744 in Dutch
tandje
"**Tandje**" means "a small gear" or metaphorically "a bit more effort" in English.
In a sentence
Laten we nog een tandje erbij zetten om het werk af te krijgen.
Let's step it up a notch to finish the work.
In this sentence, 'tandje' refers to increasing effort or intensity.
Hij moest een tandje terugschakelen tijdens het hardlopen.
He had to slow down a bit while running.
Here, 'tandje' indicates decreasing pace or intensity.
Dat tandje op de versnelling is versleten en moet vervangen worden.
That gear cog is worn out and needs to be replaced.
In this case, 'tandje' literally means a cog or tooth on a gear.
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