No. 1,551 in Dutch
eeuwige
"Eeuwige" means "eternal" or "everlasting" in English.
In a sentence
De zonnebloemen lijken eeuwige schoonheid uit te stralen.
The sunflowers seem to radiate eternal beauty.
In this context, 'eeuwige' is used as an adjective describing 'beauty', highlighting its enduring and timeless nature.
Zijn eeuwige optimisme inspireert iedereen om hem heen.
His eternal optimism inspires everyone around him.
Here, 'eeuwige' is an attributive adjective modifying 'optimism', emphasizing its constant and steadfast presence.
In verhalen wordt vaak gesproken over de eeuwige strijd tussen goed en kwaad.
In stories, the eternal struggle between good and evil is often mentioned.
In this sentence, 'eeuwige' describes the noun 'struggle', suggesting its perennial and unwavering characteristic.
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