No. 5,332 in Dutch
koranbranden
The Dutch word "koranbranden" means "Quran burning," referring to the act of burning copies of the Quran, often as a form of protest.
In a sentence
De koranbranden in de stad hebben veel controverse veroorzaakt.
The Quran burnings in the city have caused much controversy.
Here, 'koranbranden' is used to refer to events or occurrences where Qurans are set ablaze, employing it as a noun describing specific incidents.
Hij werd gearresteerd voor zijn betrokkenheid bij koranbranden.
He was arrested for his involvement in Quran burnings.
In this sentence, 'koranbranden' again acts as a noun but is used in the plural form to indicate multiple occurrences of this act.
Discussies over koranbranden hebben geleid tot spanningen in de gemeenschap.
Discussions about Quran burnings have led to tensions in the community.
Once more used as a noun, 'koranbranden' points to the phenomenon in general, showing how the term can provoke discussions and societal impact.
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