No. 6,019 in Dutch
reality
The Dutch word for "reality" is "realiteit," meaning the state of things as they actually exist.
In a sentence
De realiteit is soms moeilijk te accepteren.
Reality is sometimes hard to accept.
Here, 'realiteit' functions as a noun representing the concept of actuality, and it's used in an abstract sense.
In werkelijkheid was het verhaal een verzinsel.
In reality, the story was a fabrication.
'Werkelijkheid' is used interchangeably with 'realiteit,' focusing on the true state of matters as opposed to fiction or assumption.
Virtual reality maakt het mogelijk om te trainen in een gesimuleerde omgeving.
Virtual reality makes it possible to train in a simulated environment.
Here, 'reality' specifies a simulated representation, highlighting its technological application.
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