No. 262 in Dutch
beeld
"Beeld" means "image" or "statue" in English.
In a sentence
Het beeld in het museum is gemaakt van brons.
The statue in the museum is made of bronze.
In this sentence, 'beeld' refers to a statue, a physical representation often used in the arts.
Ik heb een duidelijk beeld van hoe het project eruit zal zien.
I have a clear idea of how the project will look.
Here, 'beeld' is used metaphorically to signify a mental image or concept one has.
Het beeld op de televisie is onscherp.
The picture on the television is blurry.
In this context, 'beeld' refers to the visual output of an electronic screen, such as a TV display.
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