No. 1,533 in Dutch
cross
"Cross" in Dutch refers to a motocross race or event.
In a sentence
Ik zag een cross-fiets bij de winkel.
I saw a dirt bike at the shop.
Here, 'cross' refers to a type of bicycle, emphasizing the specific style suitable for off-road or rugged terrain.
De kerk heeft een groot kruis op het dak.
The church has a large cross on the roof.
In this case, 'cross' is represented in Dutch by 'kruis', which directly denotes the religious or symbolic object.
Hij moest de weg oversteken naar de overkant.
He had to cross the road to the other side.
Here, the word 'cross' is encapsulated in the verb 'oversteken', signifying the act of crossing over a path, street, or road.
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