No. 8,457 in Dutch
hamers
Hammers.
In a sentence
Jan koopt drie hamers voor zijn workshop.
Jan buys three hammers for his workshop.
The word 'hamers' refers to actual physical tools used in construction or crafting.
Mijn buurman hamert op het belang van veiligheid.
My neighbor emphasizes the importance of safety.
The word 'hamert', derived from 'hamers', is used in a figurative sense, meaning to strongly emphasize.
Hamers kunnen schade aanrichten als ze niet goed worden gebruikt.
Hammers can cause damage if they are not used properly.
In this sentence, 'hamers' represents tools again but reflects caution and proper use in context.
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