No. 8,852 in Dutch
kelder
"Cellar" or "basement."
In a sentence
De wijn wordt in de kelder bewaard.
The wine is stored in the cellar.
Here, 'kelder' is used in its primary meaning as a noun to denote a basement or cellar, specifically a location for storage.
Het team is naar de kelder van het klassement gezakt.
The team has dropped to the bottom of the league standings.
In this sentence, 'kelder' metaphorically represents the lowest ranking or position, showing its figurative use.
Tijdens de renovatie hebben ze de kelder helemaal opgeknapt.
During the renovation, they completely refurbished the cellar.
'Kelder' here again refers to a physical basement or cellar, but the context focuses on renovation and improvement.
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