No. 3,773 in Dutch
toernooien
"Tournaments."
In a sentence
Ik doe mee aan twee toernooien dit weekend.
I am participating in two tournaments this weekend.
Here, 'toernooien' is used in its plural form to denote multiple tournaments.
Het organiseren van zulke toernooien vergt veel planning.
Organizing such tournaments requires a lot of planning.
In this sentence, 'toernooien' remains in its plural form, referring to tournaments in a generic context, emphasizing the organization aspect.
Hij houdt ervan om toernooien te bekijken en te analyseren.
He enjoys watching and analyzing tournaments.
This usage highlights 'toernooien' as the object of enjoyment, demonstrating its application in a recreational and analytical setting.
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