No. 6,687 in Dutch
wessem
"Wessem" is not a standard Dutch word; it may refer to a proper noun, such as a place name in the Netherlands.
In a sentence
De wessem vloog snel door de lucht.
The wasp flew quickly through the air.
In this sentence, 'wessem' is used as a noun referring to the insect commonly known as a wasp.
Het geluid van de wessem veroorzaakte enige paniek.
The sound of the wasp caused some panic.
Here, the word 'wessem' denotes the wasp, emphasizing the noise it makes as a contextual element of the sentence.
De kinderen kijken naar de wessem die bij de bloemen zweeft.
The children watch the wasp hovering near the flowers.
In this case, 'wessem' is used as a noun to describe the wasp in its typical environment, interacting with flowers.
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