No. 5,717 in Dutch
natura
The Dutch word "natura" refers to payment or compensation made in kind, rather than with money.
In a sentence
De schilder toont de schoonheid van de natuur in zijn werk.
The painter showcases the beauty of nature in his work.
The word 'natuur' means 'nature' in this context, and refers to the environment or natural world.
Haar gemeenschappelijke gedachten zijn altijd in natura.
Her communal thoughts are always in kind.
The phrase 'in natura' refers to 'in kind' in Dutch, signifying a form of return or repayment.
De deal werd gedeeltelijk in natura terugbetaald.
The deal was partially repaid in goods.
In this sentence, 'in natura' means 'in goods,' implying a non-monetary form of payment.
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