No. 4,780 in Dutch
fight
The Dutch word "fight" is not Dutch; it is English and means "struggle or combat." In Dutch, "fight" translates to "vechten" or "gevecht."
In a sentence
Er barstte een gevecht uit tussen de twee rivalen.
A fight broke out between the two rivals.
In this sentence, the word 'gevecht' refers to a physical or verbal altercation, emphasizing the action involved in this fight.
De bokser staat klaar om te vechten in de ring.
The boxer is ready to fight in the ring.
Here, 'vechten' represents the act of engaging in physical combat, as specifically associated with sports or a regulated contest.
We moeten vechten voor onze rechten en vrijheden.
We must fight for our rights and freedoms.
In this instance, 'vechten' is used metaphorically, signifying the act of striving or advocating strongly for a cause or objectives.
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