No. 661 in Dutch
deuren
"Deuren" means "doors" in English.
In a sentence
De deuren van de bibliotheek openen om negen uur.
The doors of the library open at nine o'clock.
Here, 'deuren' refers to physical doors, used in a literal sense to signify the entryways of the library.
Het leren van meerdere talen opent veel deuren in je carrière.
Learning multiple languages opens many doors in your career.
In this sentence, 'deuren' is used metaphorically to imply opportunities or new possibilities in one's career.
Kunt u alstublieft de deuren sluiten voor de vergadering begint?
Could you please close the doors before the meeting starts?
Here, 'deuren' again refers to physical doors, highlighting the act of closing them for a specific event.
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