No. 8,763 in Dutch
inviel
"Inviel" means "stepped in" or "temporarily replaced" in English.
In a sentence
Toen de leraar ziek was, inviel een andere onderwijzer voor hem.
When the teacher was sick, another instructor substituted for him.
In this context, 'inviel' means to substitute or take over temporarily for someone.
Tijdens de wedstrijd inviel een reservevoetballer aan de tweede helft.
During the match, a substitute soccer player entered in the second half.
Here, 'inviel' refers to a substitute player entering the game or taking a role.
Het idee voor het boek inviel hem tijdens een lange wandeling.
The idea for the book came to him during a long walk.
Here, 'inviel' conveys the meaning of an idea occurring to someone.
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