No. 1,488 in Dutch
aanleg
"Aanleg" means "talent" or "aptitude."
In a sentence
Hij heeft aanleg voor muziek.
He has a talent for music.
In this sentence, 'aanleg' is used to indicate a natural talent or predisposition for something.
De aanleg van de nieuwe brug begint volgende maand.
The construction of the new bridge starts next month.
Here, 'aanleg' refers to the act of building or constructing something.
Ik zie de aanleg van een mooie tuin in jouw ideeën.
I see the potential for a beautiful garden in your ideas.
In this context, 'aanleg' is used to represent the creation or planning of something.
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