No. 4,580 in Dutch
diamond
A precious gemstone made of crystallized carbon.
In a sentence
De diamant schittert prachtig in het licht.
The diamond sparkles beautifully in the light.
In this sentence, 'diamond' refers to a gemstone, highlighting its natural beauty and physical properties.
Hij speelt schaken als een diamant onder de strategen.
He plays chess like a diamond among strategists.
Here, 'diamond' is used metaphorically to describe someone exceptional and valuable in a specific field.
Ze droeg een ketting met een diamant op haar bruiloft.
She wore a necklace with a diamond at her wedding.
In this sentence, 'diamond' again denotes the gemstone, emphasizing its use in jewelry and special occasions.
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