No. 3,975 in Dutch
zetel
"Zetel" means "seat" or "chair," often referring to a position of authority or a piece of furniture.
In a sentence
Hij zit op de zetel en leest een boek.
He sits on the couch and reads a book.
Here, "zetel" refers to a piece of furniture, specifically a couch or sofa.
De partij heeft drie zetels in het parlement gewonnen.
The party has won three seats in parliament.
In this context, "zetel" refers to a position or seat of power, as in representation in parliament.
Hij bekleedt een zetel in de bestuursraad.
He holds a seat on the board of directors.
Here, "zetel" is used to denote membership or a position in an official council or board.
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