No. 5,324 in Dutch
komeet
Comet.
In a sentence
De komeet verscheen helder aan de nachtelijke hemel.
The comet appeared brightly in the night sky.
Scientific/natural context, referring to an astronomical object.
Hij rende als een komeet naar de finish.
He ran like a comet to the finish line.
Figurative usage, describing a very fast and noteworthy movement.
De film sloeg in als een komeet bij het publiek.
The movie struck like a comet with the audience.
Metaphorical usage, indicating a significant and impactful impression.
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