No. 927 in Dutch
draait
"Turns" or "rotates."
In a sentence
De aarde draait om de zon.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
Here, 'draait' is used to describe a rotational movement or an orbit, specifically how the Earth rotates.
Hij draait de sleutel om en opent de deur.
He turns the key and opens the door.
In this context, 'draait' is used to indicate the physical turning of an object, specifically a key in a lock.
Het draait allemaal om communicatie in dit project.
It is all about communication in this project.
Here, 'draait' is employed metaphorically to signify that something 'centers around' or 'is focused on,' illustrating a figurative usage.
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