No. 2,959 in Dutch
belangen
"Belangen" means "interests" or "concerns" in English.
In a sentence
Het is in het belang van iedereen om samen te werken.
It is in everyone's interest to cooperate.
The word 'belang' is used as 'interest' in the sense of something beneficial or advantageous.
Bij het bespreken van de belangen van de studenten, waren de docenten het eens over beschikbare ondersteuning.
When discussing the interests of the students, the teachers agreed on the available support.
The word 'belangen' is used to indicate plural 'interests,' referring to different aspects that are important for the students.
De werknemers hebben de belangen van de vakbond verdedigd tijdens de discussie.
The employees defended the interests of the union during the discussion.
The word 'belangen' is used to describe the needs or rights that a group advocates for and protects.
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