This is the 4871st most frequent Dutch word.
genoa
In Dutch, "genoa" refers to a large, overlapping foresail used on sailboats.
Here, 'genua' refers to the sail called genoa on a sailing boat, showcasing its nautical usage.
De zeiler spande de grote genua op de mast.
The sailor hoisted the large genoa on the mast.
In this sentence, 'Genua' is used as the Dutch name for the Italian city Genoa, representing its geographical usage.
We hebben gisteren een prachtige foto van de haven van Genua genomen.
Yesterday, we took a beautiful photo of the harbor of Genoa.
'Genua' in this context refers again to the Italian city but in a historical perspective, emphasizing its political and historical significance.