No. 5,932 in Dutch
polder
A polder is a low-lying tract of land reclaimed from water and protected by dikes.
In a sentence
De polder staat bekend om zijn vruchtbare landbouwgrond.
The polder is known for its fertile farmland.
The word 'polder' is used here to refer to reclaimed land, often used for agriculture.
In de zomer maken we graag wandelingen in de polder.
In summer, we enjoy taking walks in the polder.
'Polder' in this context refers to a scenic, flat land area typically featuring canals and walking paths.
De polder werd in de 17e eeuw drooggelegd om meer ruimte te creëren.
The polder was reclaimed in the 17th century to create more space.
Here, 'polder' describes land drained and transformed from water-covered areas into usable terrain.
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