No. 1,943 in Dutch
aard
Nature; character; essence.
In a sentence
De aard van het probleem is complex.
The nature of the problem is complex.
The word 'aard' refers to the inherent characteristics or the nature of something, relating to its essence or qualities.
Hij behandelde iedereen met een vriendelijke aard.
He treated everyone with a friendly disposition.
In this sentence, 'aard' refers to someone's temperament or character, describing a personal trait.
Deze steen heeft een ruwe aard.
This stone has a rough nature.
Here, 'aard' is used to describe the physical characteristics of an object, highlighting its texture or essential quality.
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