No. 7,983 in Dutch
erf
"Erf" in Dutch means "yard," "plot," or "heritage" depending on context.
In a sentence
Het erf van de boerderij is groot en goed onderhouden.
The farmyard of the farm is large and well-maintained.
In this sentence, 'erf' refers to the yard or plot of land associated with a farm, highlighting its physical presence as part of a property.
Er bestaat een erf tussen de huizen waar de kinderen spelen.
There is a court between the houses where the children play.
Here, 'erf' is used to denote a communal or shared open space, often in residential areas, emphasizing its role in social or communal gatherings.
Het oude erfgoed is van grote historische waarde.
The old heritage is of great historical value.
In this example, 'erf' forms part of the word 'erfgoed,' meaning 'heritage,' indicating inherited cultural or historical value.
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