No. 6,685 in Dutch
wes
"Wes" in Dutch means "wasp" in English.
In a sentence
De wes zat rustig op een bloem.
The wasp was sitting calmly on a flower.
In this sentence, 'wes' is used as a noun representing a small, insect-like creature known as a wasp.
Ik wes vroeger bang voor wespen, maar nu niet meer.
I used to be scared of wasps, but not anymore.
Here, 'wes' is part of the verb 'was' in Dutch, sharing the archaic perspective or form in specific dialects or poetic usage.
Mijn vader wees naar de wes boven zijn hoofd.
My father pointed to the wasp above his head.
In this sentence, 'wes' is a noun being referred to in context to an insect, showing its declension in usage.
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