No. 8,564 in Dutch
hoofdband
Headband.
In a sentence
Mijn hoofdband is rood met witte stippen.
My headband is red with white dots.
In this context, the word 'hoofdband' refers to an accessory worn around the head, usually for style or to keep hair in place.
Na een lange wandeling was mijn hoofdband helemaal nat van het zweet.
After a long walk, my headband was completely wet from sweat.
Here, 'hoofdband' is used as a functional item to absorb or prevent sweat from running into the eyes during physical activity.
De ridder droeg een hoofdband met een edelsteen erin.
The knight wore a headband with a gemstone in it.
In this instance, 'hoofdband' denotes a decorative band worn around the head, often as part of ceremonial attire or costume.
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