No. 8,876 in Dutch
kiem
"Seedling" or "germ."
In a sentence
De kiem van een idee begint vaak met een eenvoudige gedachte.
The germ of an idea often starts with a simple thought.
The word 'kiem' here is used metaphorically to represent the initial spark or beginning of an idea, much like how a germ initiates growth in biology.
Wetenschappers onderzoeken hoe kiemen resistentie tegen antibiotica ontwikkelen.
Scientists are investigating how germs develop resistance to antibiotics.
In this sentence, 'kiem' is used to mean a germ or microorganism in a biological context, indicating its literal use.
Deze ervaring heeft de kiem gelegd voor mijn interesse in kunst.
This experience sowed the seed of my interest in art.
Here, 'kiem' is again used metaphorically to suggest the beginning or origin of an interest or passion.
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