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Usages of tegen
Hij zoekt bescherming tegen de kou.
He seeks protection against the cold.
Hij staat tegen de muur.
He stands against the wall.
Je lichaam beschermen tegen de felle zon is ook belangrijk, dus vergeet geen zonnebrandcrème.
Protecting your body from the bright sun is also important, so don’t forget sunscreen.
Ik zoek een schuilplaats tegen de storm.
I am looking for a shelter from the storm.
De dokter bepaalt of een pil nodig is, en hij geeft haar er één tegen de pijn.
The doctor determines whether a pill is necessary, and he gives her one for the pain.
Ik bescherm mij tegen de kou.
I protect myself against the cold.
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