No. 263 in Dutch
belang
"Belang" means "interest" or "importance" in English.
In a sentence
Het is van groot belang dat je op tijd komt.
It is of great importance that you arrive on time.
In this sentence, 'belang' refers to significance or importance, indicating that arriving on time holds great value.
Zij heeft altijd het beste belang van haar kinderen in gedachte.
She always has the best interests of her children in mind.
Here, 'belang' implies the welfare or well-being, noting that she prioritizes her children's needs.
Hun bedrijf heeft een financieel belang in deze onderneming.
Their company has a financial interest in this venture.
In this context, 'belang' means a stake or interest, suggesting that their company is invested in or affected by this venture's outcomes.
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