This is the 3454th most frequent Dutch word.
nachtmerrie
A bad dream or nightmare.
Here, 'nachtmerrie' is used metaphorically to describe an emotionally distressing experience that continues to affect someone after its occurrence.
De nacht is voorbij, maar haar nachtmerrie blijft haar achtervolgen.
The night is over, but her nightmare continues to haunt her.
In this sentence, 'nachtmerrie' is utilized to express a challenging or distressing scenario, likened to the experience of a bad dream.
Hij beschreef de situatie als een echte nachtmerrie.
He described the situation as a real nightmare.
Here, 'nachtmerrie' refers to an actual bad dream experienced during sleep, involving unusual or unsettling imagery.