glitter

This is the 8384th most frequent Dutch word.


glitter

Sparkling or shimmering light reflected from a shiny surface.


The word 'glitter' is used as a noun here, referring to the shiny particles.

De jurk van de danseres schitterde van glitter.

The dancer's dress sparkled with glitter.


In this sentence, 'glitter' again serves as a noun, representing a decorative material.

Ze hield ervan haar kunstwerken met glitter te versieren.

She loved decorating her art pieces with glitter.


Here, 'glitter' is used metaphorically to describe the shimmering effect of sunlight on water.

Het water glinsterde in de zon, alsof het met glitter was bedekt.

The water shimmered in the sun, as if it were covered with glitter.