ton

ton

"Ton" in Dutch means "100,000" (a monetary amount) or "metric ton" (1,000 kilograms).

In this sentence, 'ton' is used figuratively to mean a large quantity, emphasizing the substantial amount of fish caught.

De visser ving een ton vis tijdens de wedstrijd.

The fisherman caught a ton of fish during the competition.

Here, 'ton' refers to one hundred thousand units of currency, which in Dutch often means euros. Used in finance or income contexts.

Hij verdient honderdduizend euro per jaar, een modale ton.

He earns one hundred thousand euros per year, an average ton.

Here, 'ton' is used literally to indicate a metric unit of weight, specifically one thousand kilograms, in the context of physical quantity.

De vrachtwagen vervoerde een ton staal naar de fabriek.

The truck transported a ton of steel to the factory.