No. 4,179 in Dutch
babylonische
"Babylonische" refers to something related to Babylon or metaphorically to confusion or complexity, often in communication.
In a sentence
De babylonische spraakverwarring zorgde voor veel miscommunicatie.
The Babylonian confusion of tongues caused much miscommunication.
The word 'babylonische' is used here metaphorically to describe a state of great confusion or disorder in communication, referencing the biblical story of the Tower of Babel.
Zijn babylonische ideeën over de organisatie waren moeilijk te begrijpen.
His Babylonian ideas about the organization were difficult to understand.
In this context, 'babylonische' conveys a sense of complexity or being overly intricate, akin to the intricate nature attributed to ancient Babylonian systems or thoughts.
De historici onderzochten de babylonische invloeden op de kunst.
The historians examined the Babylonian influences on art.
Here, 'babylonische' refers to a direct cultural or historical connection to Babylon, denoting the origins or inspirations tied to the ancient civilization.
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