No. 2,824 in Dutch
voc
The Dutch word "VOC" refers to the "Dutch East India Company," a historical trading company established in 1602.
In a sentence
De VOC was een handelscompagnie opgericht in de 17e eeuw.
The VOC was a trade company established in the 17th century.
VOC here stands for the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie), used as a short historical reference.
De naam VOC komt vaak voor in geschiedenislessen.
The name VOC often appears in history lessons.
VOC is used here to denote the historical entity discussed in educational contexts, emphasizing its frequency in educational materials.
Er is een museum dat veel artefacten van de VOC tentoonstelt.
There is a museum that exhibits many artifacts from the VOC.
VOC indicates the source or origin associated with the artifacts, referencing its historical significance tied to objects displayed.
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