No. 658 in Dutch
bodem
The Dutch word "bodem" translates to "bottom," "soil," or "ground" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De bodem van de put was bedekt met stenen.
The bottom of the well was covered with stones.
Here, 'bodem' refers to the base or bottom surface of a closed or open container-like structure.
De bodem van het glas is nat.
The bottom of the glass is wet.
In this context, 'bodem' refers to the flat base surface of an object like a glass.
Deze plant groeit het beste op een voedzame bodem.
This plant grows best in nutrient-rich soil.
Here, 'bodem' is used to mean soil or the upper layer of earth where plants grow.
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