No. 3,259 in Dutch
gold
The Dutch word "gold" does not exist; the correct Dutch word for "gold" in English is "goud."
In a sentence
Goud is een kostbaar metaal dat vaak wordt gebruikt in sieraden.
Gold is a precious metal often used in jewelry.
In this sentence, 'goud' is used as a noun to refer to the material gold.
De zonsondergang had een prachtige gouden gloed.
The sunset had a beautiful golden glow.
Here, 'gouden' is an adjective describing the glow as resembling the color or quality of gold.
Zijn woorden waren van puur goud, vol wijsheid en waarde.
His words were pure gold, full of wisdom and value.
In this usage, 'goud' metaphorically describes the high quality or value of the words.
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