No. 880 in Dutch
zak
"Zak" in Dutch means "bag," "pocket," or "sack" in English.
In a sentence
De zak chips was bijna leeg.
The bag of chips was almost empty.
In this sentence, 'zak' refers to a 'bag', commonly used to describe a container made of paper or plastic used for carrying items.
Hij stopte zijn sleutels in zijn zak.
He put his keys in his pocket.
'Zak' here means 'pocket', referring to a small bag sewn into or onto clothing for carrying small items.
De zak van de berg beklommen ze is vol avonturen.
The sack of the mountain they climbed is full of adventures.
In this example, 'zak' is used metaphorically for 'sack', though this usage is less common in modern Dutch and appears in more literary or poetic contexts.
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