No. 6,885 in Dutch
accent
The way someone pronounces words, often indicating their origin or background.
In a sentence
De spreker had een opvallend accent dat opviel.
The speaker had a noticeable accent that stood out.
Here, 'accent' refers to a distinctive pronunciation characteristic linked to the speaker's region or linguistic background.
In het schilderij werd het accent gelegd op de kleuren.
In the painting, the focus was placed on the colors.
In this context, 'accent' is used metaphorically to refer to emphasis or focus.
Ze voegde een accent toe aan haar outfit met een kleurrijk sieraad.
She added an accent to her outfit with a colorful accessory.
Here, 'accent' signifies a decorative or stylistic element that enhances the appearance of something.
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