No. 1,717 in Dutch
tienduizenden
"Tens of thousands."
In a sentence
Tienduizenden mensen kwamen bijeen om het festival te vieren.
Tens of thousands of people gathered to celebrate the festival.
The word 'tienduizenden' refers to a large approximate number, indicating 'tens of thousands.' It provides an estimation, not an exact figure, emphasizing the large turnout.
Het schilderij is miljoenen waard, tienduizenden alleen al voor de lijst.
The painting is worth millions, tens of thousands just for the frame.
Here, 'tienduizenden' indicates a substantial monetary value in the order of tens of thousands, showing its application in contexts of valuation.
Tienduizenden vogels trekken elk jaar naar het zuiden in de wintermaanden.
Tens of thousands of birds migrate south each year during the winter months.
In this sentence, 'tienduizenden' implies a vast number of birds, highlighting the magnitude of this migratory phenomenon.
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