No. 3,202 in Dutch
geest
"Geest" means "spirit," "mind," or "ghost" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De geest van het bos was mysterieus en ongrijpbaar.
The spirit of the forest was mysterious and elusive.
In this sentence, 'geest' is used to refer to a mythical or spiritual presence, illustrating its use as 'spirit'.
De geest van de mensen in de stad was optimistisch na de overwinning.
The spirit of the people in the city was optimistic after the victory.
Here, 'geest' refers to the collective attitude or mood, demonstrating its use in the context of group psychology.
Hij heeft een sterke geest en blijft kalm onder druk.
He has a strong mind and remains calm under pressure.
In this example, 'geest' signifies the mental fortitude or intellectual aspect, showing its use as 'mind' in a personal context.
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