No. 440 in Dutch
last
Burden, nuisance, or load.
In a sentence
Ik heb last van mijn rug.
I have trouble with my back.
In this sentence, "last" is used to express a physical inconvenience or discomfort someone is experiencing.
Dat zware pakket was een last om te dragen.
That heavy package was a burden to carry.
Here, "last" is used to signify a physical load or burden someone has to bear.
Ze voelde een last van haar schouders vallen nadat ze het examen had gehaald.
She felt a weight lift from her shoulders after passing the exam.
In this instance, "last" represents a metaphorical burden, such as stress or responsibility, that is lifted.
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