No. 8,868 in Dutch
kersverse
"Brand new" or "very recent."
In a sentence
De kersverse ouders waren dolblij met hun pasgeboren baby.
The brand-new parents were overjoyed with their newborn baby.
The term 'kersverse' is used here to emphasize the novelty and current status of the parents as newly being parents, showing their fresh start in this role.
Hij scoorde een kersverse baan na zijn afstuderen.
He landed a brand-new job after graduating.
In this example, 'kersverse' describes the recency of achieving a new job, highlighting its new acquisition.
De kersverse bladeren zorgden voor een prachtige lente uitstraling in de tuin.
The fresh leaves provided a beautiful spring look in the garden.
Here, 'kersverse' refers to leaves that have recently emerged, underscoring their new and rejuvenated state.
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