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epistel
"Epistel" in Dutch means "epistle" or "letter," often referring to a formal or lengthy written message.
In a sentence
Hij schreef een epistel over zijn reizen.
He wrote an epistle about his travels.
Used to denote a lengthy and formal piece of writing or letter.
Kun je stoppen met dit langdradige epistel?
Can you stop with this long-winded epistle?
Refers to a verbose or overly detailed speech or written text.
In haar epistel verwees ze naar oude filosofen.
In her epistle, she referred to ancient philosophers.
Represents a formal document or letter with intellectual or reflective content.
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