No. 2,583 in Catalan
holanda
The Catalan word "holanda" means "Holland" or "Netherlands" in English.
In a sentence
Vaig viure a Holanda durant dos anys.
I lived in the Netherlands for two years.
Here, 'Holanda' refers to the geographical location of the Netherlands.
El formatge d'Holanda és famós arreu del món.
Cheese from the Netherlands is famous worldwide.
In this sentence, 'Holanda' specifies the origin of a product, indicating cultural and regional production.
El vent d'Holanda sempre em recorda els meus viatges.
The wind from the Netherlands always reminds me of my travels.
Here, 'Holanda' metaphorically conveys a sensory association with memories of a place.
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