No. 8,585 in Dutch
hoorzittingen
"Hoorzittingen" means "hearings" in English.
In a sentence
De hoorzittingen werden gisteren gehouden in het gemeentehuis.
The hearings were held yesterday at the town hall.
In this sentence, "hoorzittingen" refers to official meetings where testimonies or discussions are conducted, typically in a formal or legal context.
Tijdens de hoorzittingen kon iedereen zijn mening uiten over het nieuwe beleid.
During the hearings, everyone could express their opinion about the new policy.
Here, "hoorzittingen" are gatherings that allow participants to voice their opinions, often to consider public or government decisions.
De advocaat bereidde zich goed voor op de hoorzittingen in de rechtbank.
The lawyer prepared well for the hearings in the courtroom.
In this example, "hoorzittingen" indicates legal procedures where arguments and evidence are presented, typically in a judicial setting.
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