No. 675 in Dutch
komst
"Komst" means "arrival" in English.
In a sentence
De komst van de nieuwe technologie heeft ons leven veranderd.
The arrival of the new technology has changed our lives.
Here, 'komst' is used to denote the arrival of something, particularly the introduction of a new technology.
We verheugen ons op de komst van onze gasten.
We are looking forward to the arrival of our guests.
In this sentence, 'komst' refers to the act of people coming to a place, emphasizing their arrival.
De komst van de lente doet de bloemen bloeien.
The coming of spring makes the flowers bloom.
This usage of 'komst' personifies the season of spring, referring to its arrival and the changes it brings.
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