No. 6,454 in Dutch
troelstra
"Troelstra" is a proper noun, referring to Pieter Jelles Troelstra, a Dutch politician and socialist leader.
In a sentence
Troelstra was een belangrijke politicus in de vroege 20e eeuw.
Troelstra was an important politician in the early 20th century.
The word 'Troelstra' refers here to a proper noun, the name of the historical figure Pieter Jelles Troelstra.
De scholier schreef een essay over Troelstra en zijn invloed op de Nederlandse politiek.
The student wrote an essay about Troelstra and his influence on Dutch politics.
The word 'Troelstra' is again used as a proper noun, referring to the historical person Pieter Jelles Troelstra, but this time indicating their political impact.
Mijn kat is zo eigenwijs; het is net een kleine Troelstra.
My cat is so stubborn; it's like a little Troelstra.
Here, 'Troelstra' is used metaphorically to describe the stubbornness of the cat, making a playful comparison to the historical figure known for his determined nature.
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