No. 4,712 in Dutch
epica
The Dutch word "epica" refers to epic poetry or a genre of long narrative poems.
In a sentence
Epica is een Nederlandse symfonische metalband.
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band.
The word 'Epica' here is used as a proper noun, specifically the name of a band.
We bestuderen epica teksten geschreven in de middeleeuwen.
We study epic texts written in the Middle Ages.
In this sentence, 'epica' is a term referring to 'epic texts', a genre of literature consisting of epic stories.
De epica van deze periode reflecteert vaak de cultuur en waarden van de samenleving.
The epics of this period often reflect the culture and values of the society.
Here, 'epica' is used to describe works of epic literature, indicating historical or cultural stories characterized by their narrative style.
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