No. 5,349 in Dutch
kroft
"Kroft" in Dutch refers to a small elevated piece of land, often used in agriculture.
In a sentence
De oude kroft op de hoek is nu een museum.
The old bunk on the corner is now a museum.
Here the word 'kroft' refers to a small building or structure, often used historically.
Mijn grootvader werkt altijd op de kroft in de velden.
My grandfather always worked on the croft in the fields.
In this context, 'kroft' is used to denote a plot of agricultural land or a small farm.
De kroft van deze verhalen is ongelooflijk belangrijk.
The core of these stories is incredibly important.
Here, 'kroft' symbolizes the essential part or foundation of something, metaphorically.
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