No. 639 in Dutch
wagen
"Wagen" in Dutch means "car" or "wagon" in English.
In a sentence
De wagen rijdt snel over de weg.
The car drives quickly on the road.
Here, 'wagen' means 'car' or 'vehicle', a common use in referring to transportation means in Dutch.
We moeten de wagen voor de regen beschermen.
We need to shield the cart from the rain.
In this example, 'wagen' refers to a 'cart', emphasizing its use in describing a general wheeled carrier.
Je moet je wagen als je naar grote hoogtes klimt.
You need to dare when climbing great heights.
Here, 'wagen' is being used as a verb meaning 'to dare', showing its versatility in Dutch language.
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