No. 530 in Dutch
koers
"Koers" in English means "course," "direction," or "exchange rate," depending on the context.
In a sentence
De koers van de euro is vandaag gestegen.
The exchange rate of the euro increased today.
In this sentence, 'koers' refers to the exchange rate in a financial context.
De kapitein veranderde de koers van het schip.
The captain changed the course of the ship.
Here, 'koers' signifies the direction or course taken by a vehicle, in this case, a ship.
Het bedrijf heeft een duidelijke koers bepaald voor de toekomst.
The company has determined a clear strategy for the future.
In this context, 'koers' represents a strategic direction or plan.
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