No. 246 in Dutch
hard
The Dutch word "hard" means "hard" or "fast" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
De regen valt hard.
The rain falls hard.
Here, 'hard' describes the intensity of the rain, meaning 'intensely' or 'forcefully'.
Hij werkt hard om zijn doelen te bereiken.
He works hard to achieve his goals.
In this context, 'hard' refers to putting in significant effort or working diligently.
De bank is erg hard om op te zitten.
The couch is very hard to sit on.
Here, 'hard' describes the physical characteristic of the couch, meaning 'firm' or 'not soft'.
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