No. 291 in Dutch
vele
"Vele" means "many" in English.
In a sentence
Er zijn vele boeken in de bibliotheek.
There are many books in the library.
Here, 'vele' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'boeken' to indicate a large quantity.
Ik heb het al vele keren gezegd.
I have already said it many times.
In this sentence, 'vele' is describing the plural noun 'keren', showing numerous occurrences of the action.
Vele mensen houden van muziek.
Many people love music.
This usage of 'vele' modifies the plural noun 'mensen', implying that a large number of people share this sentiment.
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