No. 5,607 in Dutch
memorial
A structure or event honoring the memory of someone or something.
In a sentence
We bezochten het oorlogsmemorial in de stad.
We visited the war memorial in the city.
Here, 'memorial' refers to a physical monument or structure built to commemorate and honor an event or individuals, commonly used in contexts like historical or war commemorations.
Het verhaal over haar moed dient als een memorial van doorzettingsvermogen.
The story of her courage serves as a memorial of perseverance.
Here, 'memorial' is used metaphorically, referring to something that preserves the memory or serves as a reminder of a quality or person, thereby broadening its usage beyond physical objects.
Een belangrijk memorial wordt voorbereid ter herinnering aan de slachtoffers.
An important memorial is being prepared to commemorate the victims.
In this sentence, 'memorial' describes an event or ceremony organized to remember and honor individuals, showcasing its usage in the context of social or formal gatherings of remembrance.
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