No. 8,645 in Dutch
illusie
An illusion or false perception.
In a sentence
De magische show was een illusie die het publiek verbaasde.
The magic show was an illusion that amazed the audience.
In this sentence, 'illusie' is used to denote a trick or optical effect created to mislead the perception of reality.
Hij had de illusie dat iedereen hem aardig vond, maar dat was niet waar.
He had the illusion that everyone liked him, but that was not true.
Here, 'illusie' refers to a false or mistaken belief or idea that the subject held.
Het idee dat de wereld perfect kan zijn, is slechts een illusie.
The idea that the world can be perfect is merely an illusion.
In this context, 'illusie' means a vision or concept that is attractive but unattainable or unrealistic.
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