No. 3,214 in Dutch
geluidsoverlast
Excessive noise disturbance.
In a sentence
De bewoners klagen over de geluidsoverlast die veroorzaakt wordt door de bouwplaats.
The residents complain about the noise disturbance caused by the construction site.
In this sentence, 'geluidsoverlast' refers to the noise disturbance experienced by residents due to an external source.
Om de geluidsoverlast te verminderen, zijn geluidsisolerende panelen geplaatst.
To reduce the noise disturbance, soundproof panels have been installed.
Here, 'geluidsoverlast' is used to specify the noise that is being addressed by implementing a solution.
Geluidsoverlast kan invloed hebben op iemands gezondheid en welzijn.
Noise disturbance can affect someone's health and well-being.
In this sentence, 'geluidsoverlast' is used more generally to refer to noise disturbance and its possible effects.
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