This is the 7684th most frequent Dutch word.
damage
The Dutch word "damage" means "damages" or "injury" in English.
In this sentence, 'damage' refers to physical harm or destruction caused to an object or structure, emphasizing its material aspect.
De schade aan het gebouw was aanzienlijk na de storm.
The damage to the building was significant after the storm.
Here, 'damage' is used metaphorically to describe harm to someone's reputation or intangible qualities.
Zijn reputatie leed schade door de beschuldigingen.
His reputation suffered damage because of the allegations.
This usage highlights damage as a metaphorical concept referring to strains or issues in interpersonal connections.