No. 946 in Dutch
instelling
"Instelling" means "institution" or "setting/adjustment" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
De instelling van de thermostaat bepaalt de temperatuur in huis.
The setting of the thermostat determines the temperature in the house.
Here, 'instelling' refers to a 'setting' or 'adjustment' of a device, highlighting its use in technical contexts.
De instelling waar ik werk is gespecialiseerd in medische zorg.
The institution where I work specializes in medical care.
In this example, 'instelling' means 'institution,' referring to an organization or established entity, commonly used to describe workplaces or establishments.
Hij heeft een positieve instelling tegenover uitdagende situaties.
He has a positive attitude towards challenging situations.
Here, 'instelling' translates to 'attitude' or 'mindset,' used to describe a mental stance or approach towards something.
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