egge

This is the 4674th most frequent Dutch word.


egge

"Egge" in Dutch means "harrow," a farming tool used to break up and smooth soil.


In this sentence, 'egge' refers to a farming tool, specifically a harrow used to break up and level the soil.

Ik gebruik een egge om het land te bewerken.

I use a harrow to work the land.


Here, 'egge' is used in a broader sense, referring to the method or concept associated with the harrow tool in agricultural practices.

De techniek van de egge is eeuwenoud.

The technique of the harrow is centuries old.


In this example, 'egge' directly refers to a specific harrow as an object stored away.

De oude egge stond al eeuwen ongebruikt in de schuur.

The old harrow had stood unused in the barn for centuries.