handschoen

handschoen

Glove.

Here, 'handschoen' is used in its literal sense, referring to an article of clothing worn on the hand.

Ik heb vandaag een nieuwe handschoen gekocht.

I bought a new glove today.

In this context, 'handschoen' is used metaphorically in the expression 'de handschoen opnemen', meaning to take up a challenge.

Ze stond voor een grote uitdaging, maar ze pakte de handschoen op.

She faced a big challenge, but she took up the glove.

Once again, 'handschoen' is used in its literal sense, describing the physical object.

De handschoen lag op de grond, met sneeuw bedekt.

The glove was lying on the ground, covered in snow.