No. 2,217 in Dutch
nature
The Dutch word for "nature" is "natuur," meaning the physical world, including plants, animals, landscapes, and natural phenomena.
In a sentence
De natuur is prachtig in de lente.
Nature is beautiful in spring.
The word 'natuur' refers to the natural environment, including plants, animals, and landscapes.
Het is belangrijk om de natuur te beschermen tegen vervuiling.
It is important to protect nature from pollution.
Here 'natuur' denotes the ecological and environmental aspects of the world around us.
Zijn behulpzame natuur maakt hem geliefd bij iedereen.
His helpful nature makes him liked by everyone.
In this context, 'natuur' is used to describe someone's inherent character or personality traits.
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