No. 1,445 in Dutch
krim
"Krim" in Dutch refers to Crimea, a region in Eastern Europe.
In a sentence
De Krim is een schiereiland in Oost-Europa.
The Crimea is a peninsula in Eastern Europe.
Here, 'Krim' is used as a proper noun, referring to a geographical location.
Tijdens het achteruitlopen voelde ik de krim van mijn jas niet.
While walking backwards, I didn't feel the tightness of my coat.
In this example, 'krim' is used metaphorically to denote tightness or constriction of an object.
De krim in de economie was een groot probleem voor het land.
The shrinkage in the economy was a major issue for the country.
Here, 'krim' refers to a decrease or reduction, applied metaphorically to signify economic contraction.
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