No. 2,578 in Dutch
fortuna
"Fortuna" in Dutch means "fortune" or "luck."
In a sentence
Het winnen van de loterij bracht onverwachte fortuna.
Winning the lottery brought unexpected fortune.
The word 'fortuna' is used here in the sense of 'luck' or 'good fortune'.
De oude stadsmuren vertelden verhalen van fortunas en veldslagen.
The old city walls told stories of fortunes and battles.
In this sentence, 'fortunas' refers to significant wealth or treasures accumulated in historical events.
Met een glimlach zei hij: 'Fortuna lacht me eindelijk toe!'
With a smile, he said, 'Fortuna finally smiles upon me!'
Here, 'fortuna' is personified as a metaphorical figure representing luck or fate.
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