No. 8,373 in Dutch
gifbeker
Poison cup.
In a sentence
Hij moest de gifbeker tot de bodem leegdrinken.
He had to drink the cup of poison to the bottom.
The word "gifbeker" in this sentence is used metaphorically to indicate enduring an unpleasant or painful experience completely until its conclusion.
De gifbeker symboliseert de moeilijkheden van het leven.
The cup of poison symbolizes the challenges of life.
Here, "gifbeker" is employed in a symbolic manner, representing hardships or troubles encountered in life.
Het verhaal eindigde met de hoofdrolspeler die de gifbeker aangereikt kreeg.
The story ended with the protagonist being handed the cup of poison.
In this instance, "gifbeker" functions as a narrative element, a physical object within the story symbolizing a critical moment or choice.
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