No. 2,066 in Dutch
formatie
"Formatie" in Dutch means "formation" or "assembly," referring to the arrangement or structuring of something.
In a sentence
De formatie van de regering duurde maanden.
The formation of the government took months.
Here, 'formatie' refers to the creation or assembly of a structured group or organization, in this case, a government.
De rotsformatie is miljoenen jaren oud.
The rock formation is millions of years old.
In this sentence, 'formatie' describes a physical structure or arrangement, specifically of geological features.
De trainer benadrukte het belang van de juiste formatie op het veld.
The coach emphasized the importance of the correct formation on the field.
Here, 'formatie' is used to denote an arrangement or setup, specifically in a tactical sports context, such as player positions.
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