No. 6,868 in Dutch
aanvaring
Collision or conflict.
In a sentence
Er was een aanvaring tussen twee schepen op zee.
There was a collision between two ships at sea.
In this sentence, 'aanvaring' refers to a physical collision or impact, specifically between ships.
Tijdens het debat ontstond er een aanvaring tussen de sprekers.
During the debate, a clash arose between the speakers.
Here, 'aanvaring' metaphorically describes a conflict or disagreement between people during a discussion.
Na de aanvaring met mijn buurman probeerde ik het goed te maken.
After the clash with my neighbor, I tried to make amends.
In this context, 'aanvaring' signifies a personal conflict or altercation, often implying an emotional disagreement.
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