No. 4,787 in Dutch
flames
The Dutch word "flames" means "flirts" or "flirting" in English.
In a sentence
De vlammen van het kampvuur waren zichtbaar van ver.
The flames of the campfire were visible from afar.
Literal usage of 'vlammen' referring to fire flames.
Zijn ogen straalden vlammen van passie uit.
His eyes radiated flames of passion.
Figurative usage to describe passionate intensity.
De vlammen in de fabriek waren snel geblust door de brandweer.
The flames in the factory were quickly extinguished by the fire brigade.
Literal description of an actual fire incident.
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