heuvelrug

This is the 5027th most frequent Dutch word.


heuvelrug

A "heuvelrug" is a ridge of hills.


'Heuvelrug' is used here as a proper noun referring to a geographic location.

De Utrechtse Heuvelrug is een prachtig natuurgebied in Nederland.

The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is a beautiful nature reserve in the Netherlands.


'Heuvelrug' is used in its literal sense to refer to a series of hills.

Vanaf de heuvelrug kun je een prachtig uitzicht hebben over de vallei.

From the ridge, you can have a beautiful view over the valley.


'Heuvelrug' is used in a descriptive sense to refer to a specific landscape feature.

Ze fietsten langs de heuvelrug, genietend van de natuurlijke schoonheid.

They cycled along the ridge, enjoying the natural beauty.