No. 7,870 in Dutch
drempel
Threshold.
In a sentence
Ik struikelde toen ik over de drempel van de deur stapte.
I stumbled when I stepped over the door threshold.
In this sentence, 'drempel' refers to the physical threshold of a door, indicating its literal meaning as a part of an entryway.
Het overwinnen van angst is vaak een grote persoonlijke drempel.
Overcoming fear is often a significant personal hurdle.
Here, 'drempel' is used metaphorically to describe an obstacle or challenge in someone's personal growth or development.
De gemeente heeft nieuwe maatregelen genomen om de sociale drempels te verlagen.
The municipality has implemented new measures to reduce social barriers.
In this usage, 'drempel' symbolizes barriers, specifically social obstacles that affect interaction or access.
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