No. 7,393 in Dutch
blokkades
"Blokkades" means "blockades" or "obstructions" in English.
In a sentence
De blokkades op de weg veroorzaakten lange verkeersopstoppingen.
The blockades on the road caused long traffic jams.
In this sentence, 'blokkades' refers to physical barriers or obstructions on the road.
Mentale blokkades kunnen het moeilijk maken om nieuwe dingen te leren.
Mental blocks can make it difficult to learn new things.
Here, 'blokkades' is used metaphorically to describe psychological hindrances.
De sociale blokkades in de gemeenschap moeten worden doorbroken om vooruitgang te boeken.
The social blockades in the community must be overcome to make progress.
In this context, 'blokkades' refers to societal restrictions or obstacles impeding progress.
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