No. 7,531 in Dutch
cave
The Dutch word "cave" means "cellar" or "wine cellar" in English.
In a sentence
De speleologen verkenden een diepe cave in het hart van de bergen.
The speleologists explored a deep cave in the heart of the mountains.
Here, 'cave' refers to a natural underground chamber typically hollowed out by natural processes.
Tijdens de wijnproeverij bekeken we een historische cave waar de wijn wordt bewaard.
During the wine tasting, we viewed a historic cave where wine is stored.
In this context, 'cave' denotes a cellar specifically used for storing wine or other goods.
De kinderen bouwden een kleine cave van dekens in de woonkamer.
The children built a small cave out of blankets in the living room.
Here, 'cave' is creatively used to mean a temporary shelter or enclosure made for play.
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