No. 5,243 in Dutch
kampioenen
"Champions."
In a sentence
De kampioenen ontvangen hun trofee morgen.
The champions will receive their trophy tomorrow.
Here, 'kampioenen' is used as a noun to refer to individuals or teams who have won a competition.
Ze zongen luid, alsof ze al kampioenen waren.
They sang loudly, as if they were already champions.
In this sentence, 'kampioenen' is used metaphorically to describe a state of enthusiasm or belief in success.
Onze maatschappij heeft kampioenen nodig in milieubescherming.
Our society needs champions in environmental protection.
In this context, 'kampioenen' refers to advocates or leaders actively supporting a cause or field.
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