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Usages of stoppen
We stoppen het vlees in de vriezer zodat het langer vers blijft.
We put the meat in the freezer so that it stays fresh longer.
Omdat de rits van mijn rugzak kapot is, stop ik mijn sjaal en de kersen in Anna’s tas.
Because the zipper of my backpack is broken, I put my scarf and the cherries in Anna’s bag.
Gisteren stopte een jonge toerist zijn munt in de oude spaarpot.
Yesterday a young tourist put his coin into the old piggy bank.
Ik stop de sleutel in mijn broekzak zodat ik hem niet verlies.
I put the key in my trouser pocket so that I don't lose it.
Anna stopt de kleren in de droger en zet hem aan.
Anna puts the clothes in the dryer and turns it on.
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