No. 4,778 in Dutch
fieber
"Fieber" is not a Dutch word; it is German and means "fever" in English.
In a sentence
Ik heb fieber vandaag, dus ik blijf thuis.
I have a fever today, so I'll stay home.
Here, 'fieber' refers to a fever or elevated body temperature in a health context.
Het fieber van succes motiveert hem.
The fever for success motivates him.
In this case, 'fieber' metaphorically represents intense enthusiasm or passion for success.
De fieber voor zeldzame postzegels inspireert verzamelaars.
The fever for rare stamps inspires collectors.
Here, 'fieber' is used figuratively to describe a strong interest or hobby among enthusiasts.
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