No. 3,990 in Dutch
zusje
Little sister.
In a sentence
Mijn zusje houdt van schilderen in haar vrije tijd.
My little sister enjoys painting in her free time.
The word 'zusje' is used here to refer affectionately to one's younger sister, often implying closeness and endearment.
Ik heb mijn zusje een cadeau gegeven voor haar verjaardag.
I gave my little sister a gift for her birthday.
In this sentence, 'zusje' highlights the familial relationship between siblings, with an emphasis on the younger sibling.
Mijn zusje leert piano spelen en doet het erg goed.
My little sister is learning to play the piano and is doing very well.
Here, 'zusje' is employed simply to denote a younger sister, including details of her activity to provide context.
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