No. 3,372 in Dutch
kringen
"Kringen" means "circles" or "rings" in English.
In a sentence
De kringen op het water verspreiden zich snel.
The circles on the water spread quickly.
Here, 'kringen' refers to circular shapes often seen as ripples on a surface, demonstrating its physical or visual representation.
In sociale kringen wordt veel over dit onderwerp gesproken.
In social circles, this topic is often discussed.
In this context, 'kringen' describes groups or communities of people, emphasizing its metaphorical use to indicate social connections.
Na een lange dag werk had ik donkere kringen onder mijn ogen.
After a long day of work, I had dark circles under my eyes.
Here, 'kringen' refers to shadows or discoloration, specifically under someone's eyes, showing its descriptive usage in everyday language.
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