No. 8,408 in Dutch
gracht
A "gracht" is a canal in a city, often lined with buildings.
In a sentence
De stad Amsterdam heeft mooie grachten.
The city of Amsterdam has beautiful canals.
In this sentence, 'gracht' is used to refer to urban waterways or canals, characteristic of Dutch cities like Amsterdam.
We wandelen langs de gracht tijdens onze vakantie.
We stroll along the canal during our vacation.
This incorporates 'gracht' as a geographical feature one can interact with, emphasizing its scenic or recreational importance.
De geschiedenis van de grachten is zeer interessant.
The history of the canals is very interesting.
Here, 'gracht' denotes canals as historical structures, with cultural and historical relevance.
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