No. 620 in Dutch
omgeving
"Omgeving" means "surroundings" or "environment."
In a sentence
De omgeving van het park is prachtig.
The surroundings of the park are beautiful.
In this sentence, 'omgeving' refers to the physical environment or area around the park, used in the literal sense.
In een digitale omgeving voelen sommige mensen zich comfortabeler.
In a digital environment, some people feel more comfortable.
Here, 'omgeving' refers to a more abstract or conceptual 'environment', such as a digital or virtual setting.
Ik moet een omgeving kiezen die mijn concentratie bevordert.
I need to choose an environment that enhances my concentration.
The word 'omgeving' is used here to indicate a setting or space that influences one's actions or feelings, highlighting its connotation of influence and suitability for particular purposes.
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