No. 1,326 in Dutch
nederlaag
Defeat.
In a sentence
De voetbalclub leed een zware nederlaag in de finale.
The football club suffered a heavy defeat in the final.
In this sentence, "nederlaag" is used to describe a loss in a competition or game, showcasing its general usage regarding defeat.
De politicus sprak over zijn onverwachte nederlaag in de verkiezingen.
The politician spoke about his unexpected defeat in the elections.
Here, "nederlaag" is applied in the context of political or electoral failure, highlighting its broader application in scenarios involving competitive results.
Na de nederlaag besloot ze harder te trainen voor de volgende kans.
After the defeat, she decided to train harder for the next opportunity.
This instance employs "nederlaag" to indicate a moment of failure that leads to motivation and self-improvement, underscoring its use to inspire resilience.
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