No. 1,180 in Dutch
zetels
"Zetels" means "seats" (e.g., in parliament or furniture).
In a sentence
De zetels in de woonkamer zijn erg comfortabel.
The armchairs in the living room are very comfortable.
In this sentence, 'zetels' refers to chairs or armchairs, particularly in a residential context, highlighting its use in describing furniture.
Het parlement heeft 150 zetels die verdeeld worden onder de partijen.
The parliament has 150 seats that are divided among the parties.
Here, 'zetels' refers to seats in a governing body, demonstrating its use in political or formal contexts.
De stad wint vijf extra zetels in de gemeenteraad door de bevolkingsgroei.
The city gains five extra seats in the city council due to the population growth.
In this usage, 'zetels' again signifies seats in a legislative body, but within a specific community or city context, reflecting its adaptability in different structures.
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