No. 6,879 in Dutch
aardverschuiving
Landslide.
In a sentence
De aardverschuiving vernietigde meerdere huizen in het bergdorp.
The landslide destroyed several houses in the mountain village.
In this sentence, 'aardverschuiving' is used literally to describe a natural disaster involving a movement of earth.
Na de introductie van de nieuwe technologie, vond er een aardverschuiving plaats in de industrie.
After the introduction of the new technology, a seismic shift occurred in the industry.
Here, 'aardverschuiving' is used metaphorically to describe a significant transformation or disruption in a field or domain.
De resultaten van de verkiezingen veroorzaakten een politieke aardverschuiving.
The election results caused a political upheaval.
In this instance, 'aardverschuiving' is employed figuratively to symbolize a major change or shock in the political landscape.
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