No. 4,509 in Dutch
crisis
A critical or unstable situation requiring urgent attention.
In a sentence
De financiële crisis heeft de economie zwaar geraakt.
The financial crisis has severely impacted the economy.
The word 'crisis' here refers to a significant period of economic downturn.
Tijdens een persoonlijke crisis zoek ik steun bij vrienden.
During a personal crisis, I seek support from friends.
The word 'crisis' here is used to describe a challenging or difficult personal situation.
De klimaatcrisis vereist onmiddellijke actie van overheden wereldwijd.
The climate crisis demands immediate action from governments worldwide.
In this case, 'crisis' denotes a critical and urgent environmental and global issue.
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