altaar

This is the 7006th most frequent Dutch word.


altaar

"Altaar" means "altar," a table or structure used in religious ceremonies.


Physical religious structure, used during religious services.

Het altaar in de kerk is versierd met bloemen.

The altar in the church is decorated with flowers.


Metaphorically, referring to a dedicated or cherished space.

Ze heeft haar kamer ingericht als een altaar voor haar favoriete band.

She has set up her room as an altar for her favorite band.


Refers to its central role in ceremonial or ritual contexts.

Het altaar was het middelpunt van de ceremonie.

The altar was the center of the ceremony.