No. 8,580 in Dutch
hoogtij
"Hoogtij" means "high tide" or metaphorically "peak moment."
In a sentence
Het festival culmineerde in een hoogtij van vreugde.
The festival culminated in a peak of joy.
In this sentence, 'hoogtij' is used metaphorically to refer to the peak or climax of happiness during the event, emphasizing its usage to denote a high point.
Tijdens de crisis bereikte de spanning haar hoogtij.
During the crisis, the tension reached its peak.
Here, 'hoogtij' describes the climax or highest intensity of tension during a crisis, showcasing its use in describing extremes in situations.
Bij hoogtij stijgt het water tot aan de kade.
At high tide, the water rises to the quay.
In this context, 'hoogtij' is literally referring to high tide, demonstrating its original nautical usage describing natural phenomena.
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