No. 6,392 in Dutch
teevee
The Dutch word "teevee" means "television" in English.
In a sentence
Ik kijk 's avonds vaak naar de teevee.
I often watch television in the evening.
Here, 'teevee' is used as a common colloquial term to refer to a television, emphasizing its informal conversational tone.
De teevee in de woonkamer is defect.
The television in the living room is broken.
In this sentence, 'teevee' is simply used to refer to a physical television set, describing its malfunction.
Kinderen besteden te veel tijd aan de teevee.
Children spend too much time on television.
Here, 'teevee' represents television as a medium or activity, highlighting its influence on children's schedules.
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