No. 1,969 in Dutch
begraafplaats
Cemetery.
In a sentence
Ik wandelde rustig over de begraafplaats, nadenkend over de geschiedenis.
I walked quietly over the cemetery, contemplating the history.
In this sentence, 'begraafplaats' is used to refer to a physical location where individuals are buried, emphasizing the tranquil aspect.
De begraafplaats heeft een monument ter nagedachtenis aan de oorlogsslachtoffers.
The cemetery has a monument in remembrance of the war victims.
Here, 'begraafplaats' denotes the historic and memorial significance of the site, associated with important societal events.
Er is een nieuwe begraafplaats geopend aan de rand van de stad.
A new cemetery has been opened at the edge of the city.
In this case, 'begraafplaats' refers to the establishment or creation of such a place within an urban planning context.
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