No. 684 in Dutch
oog
Eye.
In a sentence
Het oog van de vogel viel meteen op.
The bird's eye caught attention immediately.
Here, 'oog' refers to the anatomical eye of a bird, indicating its literal meaning.
Met het oog op de toekomst, moeten we duurzame keuzes maken.
With an eye to the future, we must make sustainable choices.
In this context, 'oog' is used metaphorically to imply focus or consideration directed towards the future.
Ik heb een scherp oog voor detail.
I have a sharp eye for detail.
Here, 'oog' signifies one's observational skill or ability to notice small differences.
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