No. 4,936 in Dutch
groenen
"Groenen" means "to green" or "to become green" in English.
In a sentence
De groenen nemen vaak deel aan milieuprojecten.
The Greens often participate in environmental projects.
In this sentence, 'groenen' is used as a noun to refer to members of a group that emphasizes environmentalism.
Hij groenen zijn tuinen met veel planten en bomen.
He greens his gardens with many plants and trees.
Here, 'groenen' is used as a verb meaning to make something green or environmentally-friendly.
De bladeren worden groenen in de lente.
The leaves turn green in the spring.
In this context, 'groenen' acts as a verb describing the process of becoming green.
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