No. 2,887 in Dutch
aantrekkingskracht
Attraction or appealing force.
In a sentence
De aantrekkingskracht tussen de planeten zorgt voor getijden.
The attraction between the planets causes tides.
In this context, 'aantrekkingskracht' is used in a scientific sense to refer to gravitational pull.
Zijn aantrekkingskracht op het publiek maakt hem een populaire artiest.
His appeal to the audience makes him a popular artist.
Here, 'aantrekkingskracht' describes personal charisma or charm that draws people.
Ik voel een aantrekkingskracht naar dit schilderij vanwege de kleuren.
I feel an attraction to this painting because of the colors.
In this example, 'aantrekkingskracht' refers to a personal inclination or aesthetic admiration.
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