No. 2,890 in Dutch
aardbevingen
Earthquakes.
In a sentence
De aardbevingen in Groningen hebben veel huizen beschadigd.
The earthquakes in Groningen have damaged many houses.
Here 'aardbevingen' is used in the plural form to refer to multiple earthquake events affecting an area.
Onderzoekers bestuderen aardbevingen om betere waarschuwingssystemen te ontwikkelen.
Researchers study earthquakes to develop better warning systems.
In this sentence, 'aardbevingen' refers to the general phenomenon studied scientifically.
Aardbevingen kunnen onverwacht en destructief zijn.
Earthquakes can be unexpected and destructive.
This usage highlights the general characteristics of earthquakes.
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