No. 7,182 in Dutch
behoud
"Preservation" or "conservation."
In a sentence
Het behoud van historisch erfgoed is belangrijk voor toekomstige generaties.
The preservation of historical heritage is important for future generations.
In this sentence, "behoud" is used as a noun referring to the act of preserving or keeping something in its original state, here specifically historical heritage.
Hij strijdt voor het behoud van bossen in zijn regio.
He fights for the conservation of forests in his region.
Here, "behoud" is used to mean conservation or environmental protection, emphasizing the action taken to maintain the state or quality of forests.
Het behoud van medewerkers tijdens de reorganisatie is cruciaal.
The retention of employees during the reorganization is crucial.
In this sentence, "behoud" is used to refer to retaining or holding onto something, specifically employees in the context of a workplace restructuring.
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