No. 7,087 in Dutch
austerity
The Dutch word for "austerity" is "bezuiniging," meaning strict economic measures or reduction of expenditures.
In a sentence
De regering kondigde maatregelen aan van strenge soberheid in de begroting.
The government announced measures of strict austerity in the budget.
In this sentence, 'austerity' refers to economic policies aimed at reducing expenditures.
Tijdens de crisis leefde de familie in grote soberheid.
During the crisis, the family lived in great austerity.
Here, 'austerity' symbolizes a severe reduction in personal spending or resources due to hardship.
De eenvoudige inrichting van de kamer straalde een gevoel van soberheid uit.
The simple decoration of the room conveyed a sense of austerity.
In this usage, 'austerity' describes a style or condition of being simple and lacking luxury.
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