No. 3,280 in Dutch
heerst
"Prevails" or "reigns."
In a sentence
Er heerst een gezellige sfeer in het huis.
There is a cozy atmosphere in the house.
In this sentence, 'heerst' describes the presence or dominance of a mood or atmosphere within a place.
Tijdens de winter heerst er vaak griep onder de bevolking.
During the winter, influenza often predominates among the population.
Here, 'heerst' signifies something widespread or prevailing, often relating to health or conditions.
Er heerst stilte nadat iedereen vertrok.
Silence prevails after everyone left.
In this context, 'heerst' conveys the dominance or prevailing state of a certain condition, in this case, silence.
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