No. 4,662 in Dutch
eddy
The Dutch word "eddy" is not native to Dutch; if used, it refers to a circular movement of water, air, or other fluid, similar to the English meaning.
In a sentence
Een eddy in de rivier veroorzaakte een bootongeluk.
An eddy in the river caused a boat accident.
Here, 'eddy' refers to a circular movement in the water.
Eddy is een heel behulpzame collega.
Eddy is a very helpful colleague.
In this context, 'Eddy' is used as a proper name.
De lucht stond stil, zonder een enkele eddy.
The air was still, without a single eddy.
In this sentence, 'eddy' denotes a small whirl in the air.
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