No. 8,138 in Dutch
geabsorbeerd
Absorbed; taken in or soaked up.
In a sentence
De spons heeft al het gemorste water geabsorbeerd.
The sponge has absorbed all the spilled water.
Here, 'geabsorbeerd' is used in its literal sense, meaning that the sponge physically took in the water.
Hij was volledig geabsorbeerd in zijn werk en merkte de tijd niet op.
He was completely absorbed in his work and did not notice the time.
In this instance, 'geabsorbeerd' metaphorically describes someone being deeply engrossed or immersed in their activities.
Het museum heeft de nieuwe kunstwerken geabsorbeerd in de collectie.
The museum has absorbed the new artworks into the collection.
Here, 'geabsorbeerd' is used to convey the inclusion or integration of items into a larger system or concept.
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