No. 2,591 in Dutch
golf
The Dutch word "golf" means "wave" or "golf" (the sport) in English.
In a sentence
De golf van enthousiasme verspreidde zich snel.
The wave of enthusiasm spread quickly.
Here, 'golf' refers to a wave in a figurative sense, indicating a spread or surge of something like enthusiasm.
We gaan morgen golf spelen op de nieuwe golfbaan.
We are going to play golf on the new golf course tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'golf' pertains to the sport of golf, indicating the activity involving playing with golf clubs and balls.
Tijdens de storm sloegen grote golven tegen de kust.
During the storm, large waves struck against the shore.
Here, 'golf' is used in the literal sense, meaning waves of water, such as those occurring in the ocean.
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