No. 8,536 in Dutch
hevig
Intense; severe.
In a sentence
De storm was hevig en veroorzaakte schade aan veel huizen.
The storm was intense and caused damage to many houses.
In this sentence, "hevig" describes the intensity of the storm, denoting something powerful or strong.
Ze voelde een hevig verdriet na het verlies van haar kat.
She felt intense sorrow after the loss of her cat.
Here, "hevig" quantifies the depth of her emotions, showing profound sadness.
Hevige discussies kunnen tot waardevolle inzichten leiden.
Intense discussions can lead to valuable insights.
In this context, "hevig" characterizes the nature of the discussions, implying they were passionate or strongly felt.
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