No. 5,474 in Dutch
lourdes
"Lourdes" refers to the French town known for its Catholic pilgrimage site, associated with the Virgin Mary.
In a sentence
We gingen op pelgrimstocht naar Lourdes om spirituele vrede te vinden.
We went on a pilgrimage to Lourdes to find spiritual peace.
Here, 'Lourdes' refers to the religious site known internationally for its spiritual significance and healing properties.
De behandeling gaf me geen Lourdes-effect, maar ik voel me wel een beetje beter.
The treatment didn't give me a Lourdes effect, but I do feel a bit better.
In this case, 'Lourdes-effect' metaphorically denotes a miraculous healing, taking inspiration from the miracles associated with Lourdes.
Zijn droom is om ooit Lourdes met mij te bezoeken voor een bijzondere ervaring.
His dream is to visit Lourdes with me someday for a special experience.
Once again, 'Lourdes' is mentioned to denote the physical location famous for religious pilgrimages and experiences.
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