No. 1,709 in Dutch
tankstation
Gas station.
In a sentence
Ik ging naar het tankstation om benzine te tanken.
I went to the gas station to refuel.
Here, 'tankstation' is used in its most direct and common sense, referring to a place where one can refuel a vehicle.
Het tankstation bood ook een kleine supermarkt aan.
The gas station also had a small convenience store.
In this sentence, 'tankstation' refers to a combination of fueling services and associated retail amenities.
We stopten bij een tankstation om even uit te rusten tijdens onze reis.
We stopped at a gas station to take a short break during our trip.
Here, 'tankstation' is the designated location used for a break during travel, highlighting its multifunctional role.
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