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yves
The word "Yves" is not a Dutch word; it is a proper noun, typically a French male given name.
In a sentence
Yves houdt van schilderen.
Yves loves painting.
In this sentence, 'Yves' is used as a proper noun, specifically a person's name. It serves as the subject of the sentence.
Ik zag Yves in het park lopen.
I saw Yves walking in the park.
Here, 'Yves' is again used as a proper noun. It provides the identity of the individual who is the object being observed in the sentence.
Heb je Yves' nieuwe boek gelezen?
Have you read Yves' new book?
In this context, 'Yves' is used possessively, indicating ownership of the book being referred to.
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