No. 4,587 in Dutch
dijken
"Dijken" means "dikes" or "levees," structures built to prevent water flooding.
In a sentence
De dijken beschermen ons land tegen het water.
The dikes protect our land from the water.
Here, 'dijken' is used in its primary meaning as dikes, which are embankments constructed to prevent flooding.
We wandelden over de dijken en genoten van het uitzicht.
We walked over the embankments and enjoyed the view.
In this context, 'dijken' refers to elevated paths used for walking, often along embankments.
Het onderhoud van de dijken is essentieel voor onze veiligheid.
The maintenance of the dikes is essential for our safety.
Here, 'dijken' emphasizes the infrastructural importance of dikes in flood management and public safety.
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