canvas

canvas

"Canvas" in Dutch refers to a strong, heavy fabric used for making sails, tents, or as a surface for painting.

Here 'canvas' refers to the material used by artists as a surface to paint on.

Ik heb een canvas gekocht om een schilderij te maken.

I bought a canvas to create a painting.

In this context, 'canvas' is used metaphorically to signify something foundational or blank onto which ideas can be projected or elaborated.

Het idee was slechts een canvas waarop hij zijn visie kon schilderen.

The idea was merely a canvas on which he could paint his vision.

Here 'canvas' refers to the sturdy fabric used in making items like tents or sails.

De tent was gemaakt van sterk canvas om tegen de wind te bestand.

The tent was made of strong canvas to resist the wind.