No. 492 in Dutch
klimaat
The Dutch word "klimaat" means "climate" in English.
In a sentence
Het klimaat verandert snel door de opwarming van de aarde.
The climate is changing rapidly due to global warming.
Here, 'klimaat' refers to the general environmental and weather conditions in a geographical or global context.
Het politieke klimaat in het land is gespannen vanwege de recente verkiezingen.
The political climate in the country is tense due to the recent elections.
In this case, 'klimaat' is used metaphorically to describe an overarching mood or atmosphere in a political context.
Onze stad heeft een uitstekend klimaat voor toerisme, met veel zonnige dagen.
Our city has an excellent climate for tourism, with many sunny days.
Here, 'klimaat' refers specifically to the weather conditions in a certain region that make it suitable or desirable for tourism.
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