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  3. /de reden

de reden

de reden
the reason
From Lesson 195:Reported speech in the past perfect·Dutch

Usages of de reden

Ze vertelde ons dat ze het excuus had gebruikt, omdat ze de reden was vergeten.
She told us that she had used the excuse, because she had forgotten the reason.
De arts zei dat hij met de familie had overlegd over de reden.
The doctor said that he had consulted with the family about the reason.
Behoudens zwaarwegende redenen dient het personeel dit protocol te volgen.
Subject to compelling reasons, the staff must follow this protocol.
Haar antwoord was identiek, maar zij had een andere reden dan ik.
Her answer was identical, but she had a different reason than I did.

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