box [noun] [de doos, de dozen]
The word ‘doos’ is also a derogatory term to refer to a woman (especially if it
is a stupid/ignorant woman).
See also Doos – revisited.
Examples:
1. “Gebakdoos” : box for pastry.
2. “Verhuisdoos” : move box.
3. “Wat een doos was dat zeg!”
(“My, what a stupid woman that was!”)
Caution: “Mail box” translates to “brievenbus”.