No. 7,981 in Dutch
eregalerij
"Hall of fame" or "gallery of honor."
In a sentence
De eregalerij in het museum bevat portretten van beroemde kunstenaars.
The hall of fame in the museum contains portraits of famous artists.
In this sentence, 'eregalerij' is used to describe a literal space in a museum where portraits of honored individuals are displayed.
De voetbalclub hing zijn succes in de eregalerij van de sportwereld.
The football club hung its success in the hall of fame of the sports world.
Here, 'eregalerij' is used metaphorically to signify a figurative honor roll or place of distinction in the sports domain.
Haar prestaties leverden haar een plaats op in de eregalerij van topwetenschappers.
Her accomplishments earned her a spot in the hall of fame of top scientists.
In this case, 'eregalerij' implies a figurative acknowledgment and eternal recognition among the best scientists.
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