No. 925 in Danish
ophold
"Stay" or "residence."
In a sentence
Vi nød vores ophold på hotellet.
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel.
In this sentence, 'ophold' refers to a temporary stay or visit at a specific location, used as a noun to describe time spent somewhere.
Ophold er nødvendige for at holde en god balance i hverdagen.
Breaks are necessary to maintain a good balance in everyday life.
Here, 'ophold' conveys 'breaks' in a broader sense, illustrating pauses or interruptions in regular routines, emphasizing its flexibility in context as a noun.
Studerende har ofte ophold i udlandet som del af deres uddannelse.
Students often stay abroad as part of their education.
'Ophold' in this case indicates an extended period spent abroad, relating to educational or professional contexts, again emphasizing its role as a noun to signify a span of time somewhere.
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