No. 451 in Dutch
league
The Dutch word "league" translates to "a unit of distance (approximately 3 miles)" or "an alliance or association" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
De club heeft eindelijk de league gewonnen.
The club has finally won the league.
In this sentence, 'league' signifies a sports competition or division where teams compete against each other.
De League of Nations was opgericht na de Eerste Wereldoorlog.
The League of Nations was established after the First World War.
Here, 'league' represents an association or organized group of nations formed for a common purpose.
Zij bevindt zich in een andere league wat betreft creatieve vaardigheden.
She is in a different league in terms of creative skills.
In this context, 'league' refers metaphorically to a category or level of ability or quality.
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