No. 4,885 in Dutch
geschiedenis
"Geschiedenis" means "history" in English.
In a sentence
De geschiedenis van Nederland is fascinerend.
The history of the Netherlands is fascinating.
Here, 'geschiedenis' is used to describe the subject of history as a chronological narrative of events.
Ik heb geschiedenis gestudeerd in mijn opleiding.
I studied history in my education.
In this sentence, 'geschiedenis' refers to the academic discipline of history, indicating formal learning and analysis.
Dit incident zal de geschiedenis ingaan als een keerpunt.
This incident will enter history as a turning point.
Here, 'geschiedenis' signifies the record of historical events, implying the event's significant impact on future narratives.
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