No. 36 in Dutch
tegen
The Dutch word "tegen" means "against" or "towards" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Ik ben tegen het voorstel.
I am against the proposal.
In this sentence, 'tegen' is used to indicate opposition or disagreement with something.
Hij loopt tegen de muur.
He walks into the wall.
Here, 'tegen' is used to describe physical contact or impact, in this case, walking against or into the wall.
De plant staat tegen het raam.
The plant is placed against the window.
In this context, 'tegen' indicates proximity or being next to, showing the plant is placed touching or very close to the window.
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