No. 363 in Dutch
deur
"Deur" means "door" in English.
In a sentence
De deur is open.
The door is open.
Here, 'deur' is used as a noun referring to a physical part of a structure.
Hij sloot zachtjes de deur.
He gently closed the door.
In this sentence, 'deur' again functions as a noun, showing possession or direct object in the action.
Een goede houding kan deuren openen.
A good attitude can open doors.
Here, 'deuren' is pluralized from 'deur' and is used metaphorically to signify opportunities.
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